Do Not Be
Anxious About Anything
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every
situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to
God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will
guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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. 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 4:6-9
Quaking aspen trees have a funny look. Even in the
slightest breeze, the leaves quiver. It is an interesting visual effect.
Sometimes we feel like quaking aspens. People around
us may seem to be moving through life without issues or concerns, apparently
steady and secure, while even the slightest issue can unsettle the hearts of
some. We can see others and marvel at their calm and wonder why our own lives
can be so easily filled with turbulence. Thankfully, the Scriptures remind us
that genuine, steadying calm can be found in the presence of God.
When we enter the disturbing, unsettling seasons of
life, it is good to know that real peace is available in the God of all peace.
Peace is more than the
absence of conflict;
peace is the presence
of God.
Our Daily Bread –