peaceTuesday, April 21
Don't Carry It Alone
Scripture
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
— Philippians 4:6-7
What it means
Paul wrote this from prison. He was in chains, and he writes: don't be anxious about anything. That sounds impossible — until you read the next line. He is not saying 'pretend you are fine.' He says: every time anxiety rises, move it. Hand it over. Pray about it, ask specifically, and add thank-you for what God already did. The result is not calm because your problem is gone. The result is a peace that does not even make sense — because your problem might still be there, but your heart is guarded.