Daily Bible Quote On Peace

 

Philippians 4:6-7 ESV
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 is a passage from the letter of the Apostle Paul to the Philippians. In these verses, St.Paul provides guidance on dealing with anxiety and finding peace through prayer and gratitude.

In the preceding verses, St.Paul addresses various exhortations and encouragements to the Philippian believers. He talks about rejoicing in the Lord, practicing gentleness, and not being anxious. The call to not be anxious is part of a larger theme in the letter, where St.Paul emphasizes the joy and peace that believers can experience in their relationship with Christ.

    "Do not be anxious about anything": St.Paul starts by urging believers not to be anxious or worried about anything. This aligns with Jesus' teachings about trusting in God and not letting anxiety dominate one's thoughts (see Matthew 6:25-34).

    "but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God": Instead of succumbing to anxiety, St.Paul encourages believers to bring their concerns and needs to God through prayer. The use of "prayer" and "supplication" suggests a comprehensive approach, encompassing all aspects of communication with God. Importantly, St.Paul emphasizes the importance of expressing gratitude in these requests, indicating a thankful attitude even in difficult circumstances.

    "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus": The promise here is that, by entrusting their concerns to God with a thankful heart, believers will experience a profound peace that goes beyond human comprehension. This peace is described as guarding their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus, offering a sense of protection and assurance.

St.Paul is advising the Philippians and us today to turn to prayer, with an attitude of thanksgiving, as a means to combat anxiety. The promised outcome is a peace from God that goes beyond what the world can understand, providing a safeguard for our hearts and minds in our relationship with Christ Jesus.