Philippians 4:6–7 ESV “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
What are you anxious about?
What are you worried about?
What’s that situation that seems to want to take your peace?
Have you made it known to God?
Have you made your prayer, supplication and request known to God?
Do you care to receive God’s peace that surpasses all understanding?
The scripture (Philippians 4:6–7) basically tells us not to worry about anything. Your heart and mind will be warmly wrapped in the everlasting peace of the Lord as you ask God for what you need and express gratitude and joy in your faith.
The key here is that this peace comes as a result of an action: Prayer. When we pray to God: go to Him with our requests, worries, cares, and concerns, we get a bonus gift. Not only does He hear us, but He gives us a peaceful, easy feeling in return because we’ve dealt with the problem correctly by giving it all over to the only One who can do anything about it.
God’s peace is so great we cannot possibly comprehend its fullness, so great it overshadows even the mightiest of concerns. The peace is a secured confidence and a deep-rooted knowledge, that God is in charge and will take care of everything.
This peace of God goes beyond just a feeling.
The peace that passes understanding is a strong, resolute faith and confidence, that no matter what circumstances you encounter, God is faithful, God is good, God will keep you, God will provide for you, and God will bless you. It’s a faith that looks past circumstances to the God who works all things for your good and his glory.
Don’t forget: If you will pray in every situation with thanksgiving, the peace of God is your promise and it will be a guard for your heart and mind.
I will give you peace at all times and in every situation. 2 Thessalonians 3:16
