Devotion:
Read Philippians 4:7.
Paul reminds us in Philippians 4:6 not to worry but to pray about everything. The peace of God described in today’s reading is one of the many blessings God promises his people who pray.
If we will present our requests to God, with thanksgiving, then we will experience God's peace that transcends our ability to comprehend it. That is not something we can produce by our own efforts.
Paul is describing the peace that comes from God and that guards troubled hearts. The word translated as “guard” here is a strong military term. It refers to the close supervision a Roman soldier would have over someone entrusted to his care. In fact, in Paul’s day prisoners were often chained to the Roman guards assigned to watch over them. Imagine feeling God’s protection and peace in such a personal way.
Are you filled with worry and anxiety? God wants you to tell him your needs and thank him for all he’s done for you. Then he’ll fill you with peace that goes beyond your understanding.
Personal Worship Option:
So, what are your top worries today? Start there. In those situations, “by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7, NIV).
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