Day 8: October 8th, 2009 -- Philippians 4:6-7

POINTS TO PONDERDay 8: October 8th, 2009 – Philippians 4:6-7
Written by M. Hall


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"Do not be anxious about anything, 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 understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7

Thanksgiving is approaching, and although we should be thankful each and every day, we need to set time apart this weekend to tell God how thankful we are for the many, many blessings that He has given us. At daycare this week, our Bible lesson is on Daniel, and how he obeyed God and stood firm to his beliefs, even when the King’s advisors tried to take him down, and had the King make a law against God. We are learning that prayer is important, and that we have to stand for what we believe in. When we pray to God, He will answer us. It may not be the answer we are looking for, but He does answer. Sometimes His answer is - - Yes, No, Maybe, Wait/Silence. However this verse tells us the peace of God is ours, and it will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. That is a promise that not too many of us are claiming or walking in.

Too many times we find ourselves getting anxious or worried about situations, and yes, we do pray, but then we dwell on thoughts in our mind, that get us worked up. Negative words and thoughts come in, and they are from the enemy. Remember the words that Jesus told us in His Word, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10) This verse tells us to give it to God, and then let the peace of God guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. He is our peace! WOW! What a promise that is! Who is ready to walk in the promise of peace? I know that I am! I am reminded by a very good friend and mentor that we need to take God at His Word, and walk according to His Word, and not our own opinions, or other’s opinions for that matter. “May the Lord bless you and keep you and make His face shine upon you, and give you peace” (The LORD bless you and keep you; The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.”’ Numbers 6:24-26 NKJV)

GOD BLESS YOU TODAY! WALK IN THE PROMISES OF GOD, AND TAKE HIM AT HIS WORD, IN JESUS’ NAME!


Love you all with the love of the Lord! (Well at least I am trying to...)

~MITZ