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Philippians 4:4-9
Always be full of joy in the Lord; I say it again rejoice! Let everyone see that you are unselfish and considerate in all you do. Remember that the Lord is coming soon. Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs and don’t forget to thank him for his answers. If you do this you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will keep your thoughts and your hearts quiet and at rest as you trust in Christ Jesus.
(It seems strange that a man in prison would be telling a church to be joyful. But Paul’s attitude serves to teach us an important lesson-our inner attitudes do not have to reflect our outward circumstances. Paul was full of joy because he knew that no matter what happened to him, Jesus Christ was with him. Several times in letter, Paul urges the Philippians to be joyful, probably because they needed to hear this. It’s easy to get discouraged about unpleasant circumstances or to take unimportant events too seriously. If you haven’t been joyful lately, you may not be looking at life from the right perspective.
Ultimately joy comes from Christ dwelling within us. At Christ’s Second Coming we will fully realize this ultimate joy, because he who dwells within us will fulfil his final purposes for us.
Imagine never having to worry about anything! It seems like an impossibility-we all have worries on the job, in our homes, at school. But Paul’s advice is to turn your worries into prayers. Do you want to worry less? Then pray more! Whenever you start to worry, stop and pray.
God’s peace is different from the world’s peace. It is not found in positive thinking, in absence of conflict, or in good feelings. Real peace comes from knowing that because God is in control, our citizenship in Christ’s Kingdom is sure, our destiny is set, and our victory over sin is certain.)
Heavenly Father
Stretch out your hand to heal and grant that wonders and miracles
May be performed through
The Name of your holy Servant
Jesus Christ