“And the peace of God which passeth all understanding shall
keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7
Can you imagine anyone not wanting to
be at peace—quietness and rest—with themselves, others, and God? Although God’s
peace and communion with Him are attainable, they are not automatic. Our
actions and mindset decide whether we, as God’s children, have His
unexplainable peace flowing in and through our lives.
Concerning yourself about current situations, getting
“bogged down” with what might be, not bringing your concerns and needs to the
Lord, and neglecting to praise God for all He has done for you are barricades
to perfect tranquility. Fellow believers, this is God’s stipulation for peace through
the Holy Spirit: Stop worrying and fretting; pray about everything; tell God
what you need and thank Him for what He has done (v. 6). But the stipulation
doesn’t end here.
According to Paul’s writing, as faithful followers of
Christ, we must have the same mindset as Jesus and live as He did. One or two
virtues or acts of righteousness would not suffice. He charged us to think on
the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; the praiseworthy, not the
despicable, following His example. When we think and act in this manner, the
way Jesus did and Paul followed, the Author of Peace is with us (v. 9).
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