scripture
Phil. 4:5-7
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, 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.
thought
The term “the Lord is near” perhaps refers to a personal relationship with God, rather than the return of the Lord. We all should have such a relationship with our Father. With a close relationship to God there is no reason to be irritable or defensive, which are brought about by anxiety. We need to stop worrying. We need to let the power of God address or concerns. Being anxious focuses us on us, therefore we tend to forget God. Presenting our requests to God recognizes His blessing and controls over us. Granting control to God provides us with something in return: peace. Peace that exceeds our expectations, peace beyond our desires, and peace beyond the plans of men. Peace from God for a troubled individual or a troubled church.
-Pete
1 comment:
The last few weeks have been trying times for my family and me, and reading them always gets me thinking on a better path.
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