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.