Philippians 4:7 The peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension,
shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus
It is common to hear people say, "I just don't have
a peace about it." I think that is legitimate. I would be concerned about
the person who proceeds when his spirit is disturbed. God doesn't lead through
anxiety. We are to cast our anxiety upon Jesus, because He cares for us (1Peter 5:7).
Still, a lot of money is spent on the temporary
"cure" of anxiety. People consume alcohol, take illegal drugs, turn
to the refrigerator, have sex, mindlessly repeat mantras, and escape to cabins,
boats and motor homes--all to reduce their anxiety. One lady said,
"Whenever I feel anxious, I go on a shopping spree!" Prescription
drugs are regularly dispensed for the ails brought on by anxiety.
The bartender, drug pushers, occult practitioner, and
other peddlers of escapism all have one thing in common: They really don't care
about the consumer. They are out to make a profit. Even worse, when the
temporary "cure" wears off, we have to return to the same world with
the added problem of hangovers and other negative consequences of fake healers.
Internally, we desperately need the peace of God:
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with
thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God,
which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in
Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:6, 7). The awareness of a troubled spirit
should drive us to find the peace of God by turning to Him and assuming our
responsibility to use our minds.
Verse of the day
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience,
kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such things
there is no law.
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT
TODAY'S VERSE...
A lot of different religious groups will give you all
sorts of ways to know whether or not you have the Holy Spirit. Jesus has one
simple answer: "by their fruit you will know them." Paul gives us the
definition of holy fruit. Say them out loud and ask the Lord to make it true in
you: LOVE, JOY, PEACE, PATIENCE, KINDNESS, GOODNESS, FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS,
SELF-CONTROL.
MY PRAYER...
Abba Father, through the Spirit I call upon you. Please
fulfill in me the character you possess. I want to exhibit the qualities of
your child, Jesus, through whom I pray. Amen.
sources:
http://mudpreacher.org/2010/05/04/all-through-jesus/
http://health24.md/health/five-excellent-techniques-to-relieve-anxiety-and-improve-your-health.html
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