In Philippians 4:6-7 (KJV) Paul says "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be known to God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." In these verses Paul is telling the people not to worry about anything, and how to have peace in their lives. Paul is not speaking of just any peace, but a divine peace which is of God. This is a peace that is found in knowing that God has a greater understanding of all things, and the ability to solve any problem we may have.
In Philippians 4:8 (KJV) Paul then tells us how to maintain this peace, when he says "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
I encourage you to read the things Paul suggests we think on in the above verse, and begin to practice thinking on these things. Many people waste countless hours worrying over things that they have no control over. Most of us know at least one person who lives in a constant state of worry. This is such a shame because it is all so unnecessary. God never intended for us to live our lives in a miserable state. You will never have peace in your life, if you remain in a constant state of worry. Peace and worry cannot co-exist.
In Psalm 55:22 (KJV) the Bible tells us to cast our burdens upon the Lord, and that is exactly what we need to do in order to have the level of peace in our lives described by Paul in the fourth chapter of Philippians.
When we have a problem, we need to take it to the Lord in prayer, and leave it with Him. It would not be a problem, if we could solve it. We must believe in God with all of our heart, mind, and soul. We must trust Him knowing that He loves us very much, and wants what is best for us. Trust Him knowing that "all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28 (KJV)
If you will take your problems to the Lord in prayer and leave them there, trusting God completely you will gain a peace and contentment in your life, like you have never before known. My prayer is that you learn to cast your cares on the Lord, and in so doing you are overwhelmed by the divine peace He instills within you.
If you have a prayer request and would like me to pray for you, leave me a message and I will be more than happy to do so. May God bless you.
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