Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Today’s verse again does not mention renewal or restoration. But it does speak of peace which transcends all else. This peace can be restorative and renewing, as well as hope inspiring and encouraging. Let’s see what else we can learn about this verse today…
God is the Author of peace, the Maker of calm serenity, and the Great Physician who binds up our wounds. We can replace anxiety and stress in our lives with prayer and gratitude and when we do so, He grants us an inner calm that is beyond words, beyond description, and full of renewing, restorative serenity.
The peace we will feel is one that transcends all understanding. That is pretty impressive. It defies human logic. It is a peace that sustains you through the chaos and stress of a busy world. You may not understand it fully, but you will experience it and won’t be able to describe it in any way. It is beyond understanding, beyond description, beyond anything you’ve ever experienced before. And it is entirely from Him.
Philippians 4:7 promises that God’s peace will guard your heart and mind in Christ. When we turn to Him in prayer, He fills us with His peace. This peace acts as an emotional defense system that serves as a reset in our lives. It helps to renew us and give us the support we need to make it through each day, each hour, even minute by minute.
Here are some ways we can experience this peace in our own lives.
First, we need to realize when we are trying to do things on our own. We don’t have to go through life alone. We have the Holy Spirit to guide us and give us comfort and support. When we realize we are trying to do things on our own we need to stop and give it to God in prayer.
We also need to be guarding our thoughts, taking them captive to the obedience of Christ. We need to stop any negative, stressful, or peace robbing thoughts and give them to Him immediately. We should focus on the blessings He has given us and thank Him for His faithfulness.
When our focus is based upon God and His will for our lives, things begin to shift and change. We establish a foundation in Him and His peace and then experience an ongoing relationship with Him. Our mind focuses on eternity and heavenly perspectives rather than the worries and stresses of the world. And this focus helps us to stabilize our emotional well being and lives.
Today let’s rest in His peace and renewing grace. Feel His love wash over you, flow through you, and restore your peace and joy. And know that His peace which transcends all understanding is yours to experience personally. All you need to do it turn to Him today.
Prayer: Lord, Fill me with Your peace. Let it flow through my soul and flood me with a calm that is beyond my understanding. I need Your peace in my life. Amen
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