As Paul concludes his letter to the Philippians in the 4th Chapter, he gives them a few final recommendations. In verse 6, leading up to today's verse, Paul encourages us to be anxious for nothing but rather to make our request known (to God is implied here) by prayer and supplication with Thanksgiving.
When coupled with verse 7, verse 6 literally stands as a prerequisite for verse 7 which is today's verse.
Clearly the word is: Reject anxiety and Pray in order to experience the peace of God that surpasses all understanding. In this way your heart and mind will not be troubled.
Now it may be true that there are some real life situations which may cause us to worry and rightly so. But scripture is advising us that worrying doesn't change a thing on any given situation. All it does is to impact negatively our hearts and mind.
So instead of worrying or being anxious in 2021, rather choose to always pray first to acquire peace, then work at solving the problems you can solve and for those you can't - look to God and trust that he has your best interest in minds.
Shalom!
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When coupled with verse 7, verse 6 literally stands as a prerequisite for verse 7 which is today's verse.
Clearly the word is: Reject anxiety and Pray in order to experience the peace of God that surpasses all understanding. In this way your heart and mind will not be troubled.
Now it may be true that there are some real life situations which may cause us to worry and rightly so. But scripture is advising us that worrying doesn't change a thing on any given situation. All it does is to impact negatively our hearts and mind.
So instead of worrying or being anxious in 2021, rather choose to always pray first to acquire peace, then work at solving the problems you can solve and for those you can't - look to God and trust that he has your best interest in minds.
Shalom!
https://www.instagram.com/p/CKApa38HO6h/?igshid=1y06jpq1d3rc8
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