Have you experienced being so anxious, feeling so uncertain about the things or events to come? Have you worried so much that you felt totally helpless and against the wall? Have you ever opened your Bible or devotional material only to come across a passage of scripture that strikes you to the core and makes you think: 'This is for me'? That's exactly what happened to me today.
Philippians 4:6-9
"v. 6 Do not be anxious about anything but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
v. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
v. 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things.
v. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me - put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you."
Today's Turning Point (click to read more) describes the oneness of an orchestra, each instrument contributing to the beautiful totality of a musical masterpiece. It correlates it to our Christian life where our hearts and hands must work in concert in the same way to produce a life of peace. "Our desires (the heart) and our actions (the hands) must be working toward the same goal, or tension and disharmony will cause peace to vanish. In Philippians 4:6-9, Paul talks about living a prayerful life free from anxiety (verses 6-7), and gives us themes on which the heart can settle in peace: noble, true, and virtuous things (verses 8-9). It does no good to pray for peace if we are fixing our minds on the conflicts and struggles of this world."
It comforts me all the time when I read this passage. "Fix your heart, and then fold your hands in prayer - and receive God's peace."
Blessings to you, my friend!
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