…and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:7)
Paul has just exhorted Christians to do three things to avoid being weighed down by anxiety (the distracting cares of this world): Be joyful, be gentle and be prayerful (Phil. 4:4-6). Now, he tell us the positive result of such a life of faith; God’s great peace standing as a garrison around your heart and mind, protecting your thoughts, feelings and perceptions from the onslaught of doubt and fear. Many yearn for inner peace, yet it eludes them, because they are at war with God (Jas. 4:1-4). For true and abiding peace, turn to God and the salvation that is in His Son, Jesus Christ. Then, because you are at peace with God, nothing can overwhelm you. You have His promise.
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