Peace that Passes Understanding

In order to have the peace that transcends all understanding, we must give up our need to understand. Philippians 4:4-9 gives us all the direction and truth we need in times of uncertainty.

⁴ Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! ⁵ Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. ⁶ Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.⁷ And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

⁸ Finally, brothers and sisters, 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. 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. Philippians 4:4-9 NIV

• Rejoice in the Lord ALWAYS
• Let your gentleness be clear to all (bad times are no excuse for bad behavior)
• THE LORD IS NEAR – you are not forgotten or abandoned
• Do not be anxious. Make the choice to stop worrying.
• ALWAYS talk to God about everything
• Allow His peace (not understanding) to guard your heart and mind
• Train your mind to only think on things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, praiseworthy.
• Actually put into practice what you already know
• God will be with you. You are not alone.