God wants us to experience the “peace of God”, which surpasses all comprehension. This kind of peace will guard our hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus”. The word guard speaks of military action. It means to protect or garrison by guarding. Like soldiers assigned to watch over a certain area. God’s peace guards the hearts and minds, the emotions and thoughts.
Key Takeaways:
Gentle Spirit ~ describes the heart of a person who will let the Lord fight his battles.
Be anxious for nothing…Pray more than worry.
How to pray:
Come before the Lord with supplication and petition ( requesting answers to your specific needs).
Come before the Lord with thanksgiving.
Reflective Questions:
What did you see as you read Paul’s words to the Philippians?
What word or words did Paul Emphasize in the text?
What things are being repeated?
Do you notice any things that are related?
Do you notice things that are alike and unlike?
Did Paul communicate anything or things that are true to life in the text?
Paul gives us two options. Worry (anxiety) or Pray. Do you worry more than you pray? If so, why?