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We may be quite familiar with the verse Philippians 4:7, which talks about “peace that passes all understanding”, but I sometimes wonder what it really means, and why does it sometimes evade me. I am not always at peace. I have to talk to the Lord, I have to ask questions, and I have to pray my way to peace. Some days, it might be a struggle. Does anyone else ever feel that way? I found a great translation today of Philippians 4:7. The Contemporary English Version says it like this:

“7 Then, because you belong to Christ Jesus, God will bless you with peace that no one can completely understand. And this peace will control the way you think and feel. “

That’s a whole word! “Control how I think and feel,” now that’s what I need peace to do FOR ME! Say Amen, somebody!

The world news, daily trials of life, sickness and disease, foolishness of coworkers, family and friends, and even the normal aging of our bodies can displace our peace. We have a multitude of reasons to not be “at peace.” BUT GOD! He who makes a way out of no way, who hears our prayers (and answers), who told us in Him we would have life, our God can and will give us peace. True peace, a peace folks will not be able to completely understand!His peace will shelter us from the daily storms of life. Our job is to acknowledge Him, seek Him, and pray for this peace.

Pray with me:

Dear Lord,
We need your peace today. We need to experience rest from the worry and fear the daily news brings. We need your peace to control how we think and feel. Let us cling to your peace when we get bad news, when someone hurts us, or when we are anxious. Lord, your peace is the only peace that calms, that restores joy, and makes us feel we can go on. Your peace is unlike the peace of the world. Bless us with peace today and everyday. Amen

Praying for your peace.