We have been looking at Philippians 4:6-7 the last two weeks, and I do want to say THANK YOU for allowing me to share sporadically. We will be back on schedule beginning the end of this week.
So many things stick out to me in the verses we are talking about. During these two weeks we have talked about peace, being thankful, praying about everything and not worrying. Today we will talk about how God’s peace guards us.
gave me as a Bible promise over 30 years ago. I have quoted these so many times. Here we go…
Philippians 4:6-7 NLT
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
I love these verses. I had the opportunity to share with a waiter a few days ago that asked us to pray for him to have God’s peace. These verses are like a “well oiled machine” when it comes to living by faith. Taking steps of faith like these will guide us deeper and to be stronger. That is why today we examine how…
His peace will guard you hearts and minds.
Did you notice that last phrase? The one I didn’t quote. It says “as you live in Christ Jesus.” That is important.
Apart from Christ there is no peace. With Christ there is extreme peace. Almost like an extreme sport or something that has taken on super powers. God’s peace does things in us, through us and for us that nothing else can.
God’s peace guards our hearts. That is the place where salvation starts and where convincing comes strongest for people of faith. It is from our heart we speak. It is from our heart that the greatest decisions happen. It is in our heart of hearts where we live and breathe and move with God. Therefore, that is why we need God to guard our hearts.
Then move to how God’s peace guards our minds. It is the mind where our emotions are found as well as the mind is the gateway to the heart. What we play with, think about and let roll through our minds is what finds its way in to our hearts, our character and so deep in our lives.
God’s peace comes out when the world is at its worst. God’s peace is what keeps us when all else is coming unraveled. God’s peace is what drives us to live by faith and trust Christ in every moment, dark or light, high or low, depressed, stressed and in success. We need that kind of peace in our lives.
I choose peace. Therefore, I choose Jesus.
May we find ourselves kicking worry away as we pray about everything finding ourselves more thankful than ever before. It will be at that moment where living and abiding in Christ makes His peace come alive in our lives.
John 15:7-8 NLT
But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! 8 When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples. This brings great glory to my Father.
May we literally and daily experience the peace of God guarding our hearts and minds!
I trust you have enjoyed our trip through Philippians 4:6-7. Stick with me as we continue following Jesus through e-devotions.
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