OUR FATHER WHO GIVES US PEACE BEYOND ALL UNDERSTANDING

Philippians chapter 4 verses 1- 6 records the apostle Paul love for the the people of the church in Philippi whom he called his 'crown' and he urges them to support the women and others who participated with him in the work of the gospel. Paul declares that these sincere participants were in the Book of Life.

As such, Paul emphatically tells them all to rejoice because of this 

1 Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved.

2 I implore Euodia and I implore Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 And I urge you also, true companion, help these women who labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.

4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!

5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.

6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Paul urges the Philippian church not to fret over what they need but rather to gratefully pray and doing so will draw the peace of God that surpasses all understanding and will guard their hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Amen.

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