9/23/2012 - Philippians 3:15-4-7
Verses 6-7:
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 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.
My Thoughts: These verses are two of the most powerful and liberating found in the New Testament. The cares of this world will choke out the word of life which was planted in you the moment you accepted Jesus as your Savior (Matthew 13:22). This powerful deposit of God into our lives (John 14:16) is experienced in the presence of the Holy Spirit, God’s peace, which is translated “Shalom” in the Hebrew. There are two key action steps related to us in these verses by Paul. Those steps are thankfulness and prayer. When the problems in our lives become the predominant thoughts in our hearts and minds, those problems will overshadow all the good God has done and is doing in our lives. By focusing our attention back on the blessings of God, we gain back an attitude of gratefulness, which puts everything into a proper perspective. Then we can lay our burdens onto Christ (Matthew 11:28) knowing that God hears our prayers, accomplishing His perfect and good will in our lives. At this point, we will experience the peace (shalom) of God, which was there from the moment of creation when all things were under the power and peace of the God’s Spirit. This is the presence, peace, and power of Jesus Christ. A power we can’t fully understand, only experience. Once we do, we will never look at life the same again and will never want to lose it.
Application: Every aspect of my life. These verses impact my heart and mind.
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