For Worrywarts!
His peace will guard your hearts and minds.
Philippians 4:7 NLT
Jesus said, "Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? Of
course not" ( Matthew 6:27 NLT). Worry doesn't change anything.
When's the last time you solved a problem by worrying about it?
Imagine somebody saying, "I got behind on my bills so I decided to
worry my way out of debt. And you know, it worked! A few sleepless
nights and a day of hand wringing; I yelled at the children and took
some pills, and - glory to worry - money appeared in my account."
You don't add one day to your life or one bit of life to your day by
worrying; but you can age prematurely and die quickly.
Listen to these two Scriptures: "Those who trust in the Lord are like
Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever" ( Psalm 125:1
NIV); and "You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast,
because he trusts in You" ( Isaiah 26:3 NIV). We don't intentionally
doubt God, yet when we worry we do. Can you imagine a child asking
Michelangelo, "Are you sure you know what to do with that chunk of
rock?" Paul writes, "His peace will guard your hearts and minds."
Paul employs a military metaphor here. The Philippians lived under
Roman occupation and were accustomed to the Centurions guarding
their town. What security! Before an enemy could get to them they first
had to get past the guards. And you know what? God gives you the
same guarantee! Nothing can get to you without first coming through
Him. When you know that, His peace fills your heart.
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