7Then Gods peace, which goes beyond anything we can imagine, will guard your thoughts and emotions through Christ Jesus. Turn over to Matt. The poetry and abstraction is stripped away so that nothing obscures the clarity of the instruction. The NLT second edition was put together by a dream team of scholars and linguists and gives us a Bible that is thoroughly reliable and eminently readable. John Ortberg. If it causes worry or anxiety, make your requests before Him. This practice strengthens your faith. Select from a variety of email devotionals from The New Living Translation, each with catered scripture verses and devotional messages. But Gods promises of unconditional love and peace drive away worry and anxiety. After all, why would you do otherwise? You could translate this verse this wayIn everything by prayer and prayer with prayer let your prayers been made known to God. But each of these words has a unique angle that helps us understand Gods solution for anxiety. Whether its your finances, relationships, your job, whatever it is, ask for what you want. When God turns up the pressure in your life, you have a trust in God gauge and its your anxiety. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. If you are suffering from anxiety, whatever is causing it, you need to learn to supplicate God; to beg God and have a trust toward Him knowing that Hell help you. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. It had nowhere else to turn! Jesus gave his life as a ransom sacrifice for our sins. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. There you are in the middle of the night worrying; or driving down the road and youre feel a panic attack . In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. I remember I was at my grandmothers farm when I was a boy, sometime after my grandmothers dog was dead and buried. It has been the most influential version of the bible and despite the difficulty of its language it still remains a very popular bible to this day. Practice proper praying! [yes it is! (Romans 15:13; Philippians 4:9) This peace surpasses all understanding because it is from God and can help us beyond our expectations. Because thats a mark of someone who is lost] For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Whether Ill find or / are am with the right partner, 29. ILL: You dont know how many times my children have come to me with small little scraps or cuts, or some seemingly insignificant issue. ILL: But it takes practice. Whilst this version may work for many readers, for me its almost too easy, it doesnt push me to think about what is being said. What do you desire in this situation that is causing trouble? Think about it. God promises that if we turn to Him in difficult times, He will give us a peace beyond belief, beyond understanding. It's wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life. Instead of worrying, pray. .According to the study, heres what people worried about. But you must pray about it all. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. You dont want to go through life with no sight of the Son, no sight of His glorious will for you. Be anxious for nothing, 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 minds through Christ Jesus. And so I came running, wasnt a big deal after it was all over just turn your heard this way But the request came to me and so I ran to help. And so thankfulness is the key ingredient in the recipe of anxiety-relieving prayer. When youre anxious, who are you depending on? Pray as beggar who has nothing but what comes from the hand of God. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. [2] We should have a reverence in our hearts toward God. 7And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. Were they down and out discouraged depressed? The human mind cant produce it. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Now, we need to admit something. What should you do? And it guards your heat and mind against anxiety and fear. Learn to turn your anxious thoughts into proper prayers and youll experience Gods peace instead of anxiety and worry. Jesus said: No one comes to the Father except through me.John 14:6; 16:23. [No one! Nowhere else to turn, he finds us and gets help. What you get is something quite incredible, something worth far more than any amount of riches or fame. You remember when Jesus was in the garden of Gethsemane the night before He was to be crucified and experience the full wrath of God for the sins of the world, He was in agony! Its wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life. Benenden Health in the U.K. has produced a worthwhile study that shows how invested we seem to be in chronic worry. What practical tips and Bible verses can help you to allay undue worry? Give thanks to him. If we have faith in him, we can enjoy Gods blessings. Who is going to bomb whom, you name it , But through the Holy Spirit, Paul gives us the Lords counsel for worry and anxiety. Dont be pulled in different directions or worried about a thing. Philippians 4:6-7-6-7 MSG. Never worry about anything. We should praise Him as we approach Him. The 400 year old language can be puzzling to a contemporary reader, but it is good to think carefully about what we read in the bible and the beauty of the language can help us get closer to the beauty of the ideas. Copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Up Next: Evangel Temple / Pastor Don Hutchings - 07:51 AM. Anxiety is a growing problem in these critical times. Prayers of thanksgiving to God express gratitude for what he has done and will do for us. Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. The use of the word anxious certainly resonates in our age of anxiety and the use of the word guard updates the word keep , which we no longer understand in the way that a seventeenth century reader would. You wont be anxious when you go there, youll have Gods peace thatll guard you. Everything says you should be very worried right now, but because youve practiced these steps of proper prayer, youre not worried, but full of peace. Come another time? Prayer helps us learn to rely on and trust in God. Instead of worrying, pray. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Instead of worrying, pray. The King James Bible was published in 1611 and was the work of around fifty scholars. 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 Jesus Christ. (NIV). In everything, by prayeryou need to reverence God, praise Him. 6Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Feeling anxious? This chapter contains exhortations to various duties becoming Christians, the apostle's thankfulness to the Philippians for their present to him, and the conclusion of the epistle with the salutations of the brethren: in Php 4:1; the apostle exhorts the saints with great affection to perseverance in the doctrine and faith of Christ; and in Php 4:2; mentions some persons by name, and to whom he recommends unity and agreement; and in Php 4:3; entreats others to assist them therein; and in Php 4:4; exhorts them all in general to joy in the Lord, and to moderation, enforced by this argument, the Lord being at hand, Php 4:5; and to calmness and quietness of mind, and to prayer, and supplication, with thanksgiving, Php 4:6; to which they are encouraged, by the promise of having the peace of God, keeping their minds through Christ, Php 4:7; and to conclude, he exhorts them to everything that is virtuous had commendable; to which he stimulates them, from the consideration of the nature of the things themselves, from his own example, and from the presence of God with them, they might expect to enjoy, Php 4:8,9; and then he proceeds to take notice of the kindness of the Philippians to him, declares his joy on account of it, and expresses it by their care of him again; which he corrects, by observing that it was not for want of care in them before, but of opportunity of showing it, Php 4:10; nor did he take notice of this present of theirs, with so much exultation on account of his own penury, for he had learnt the great lesson of contentment in every state, Php 4:11; which he enlarges upon and explains; namely, that he had been taught, and knew how to behave in fulness and want, in prosperity and adversity; though this was not owing to himself, but to the power and strength of Christ, Php 4:12,13; however, he commends the Philippians for their communicating to him in his affliction, both at the first preaching of the Gospel to them, and at several times since, Php 4:14-16, the reason of which commendation was not because he was covetous of gifts and presents from them, but to encourage them to bring forth fruit, which would turn to their own advantage, Php 4:17; as for himself he had enough, and therefore said not this on his own account, but because such communication was a sacrifice well pleasing to God, and a return would be made by him; who, as he was able to supply all their need, would; of which he assures them, and for which he prays, Php 4:17-19, and to whom he gives the glory of what they had given, and he had received, Php 4:20; and then the epistle is concluded with the salutation of the apostle, and the saints, and brethren with him, and with his usual benediction, Php 4:21,22. And if I, being evil, know how to help my child, how much more does God know how to help you? They would have every day seen the military in their shiny armor going about the city or at their station. Like if you were to worry that you may come in contact with fire or its good to have a healthy fear of snakesbut if you wake up in the middle of the night especially in northern Alberta and think what if this or that about snakes youve taken it too far, its no longer healthy. [yes, I amPoint: My Heavenly Father will sustain me too] 27 And who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life? Now, here comes the amazing thing: Paul was writing from a Roman prison, where he had been imprisoned for his faith. That word guard is a military term. Here, Jesus tells us we are not even to worry about big things like food, drink, and clothingthe basic things of life. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Satan will do anything to separate us from God, and sometimes all he must do is convince us of a small lie to get us going in the wrong direction. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Choose Bible study resources that make your learning process satisfying and inspiring. Proud member Its wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life.. (Hebrews 5:7) Often such prayers are offered repeatedly. Jesus says John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? The Message, Large Print, Brown Trio Leather-Look, The Message Devotional Bible LeatherLike, Brown, The Message Bible: Large Print Edition, Burgundy Leather-look, The Message // REMIX 2.0, Soft Imitation Leather, Color Spectrum, The Message Catholic/Ecumenical Edition: The Bible in Contemporary Language - eBook. What do you think? Naturally, just because you pray properly, doesnt mean that everything in your life is going to be all better. encouragement, comfort, strength, hope, promises, 40:29, You Have All You Need in the Lord: Solid Advice for Tough Trials 5 Smooth Stones, part 3, What voice are you focused on? Version. The peace spoken of here is supernatural; its not the kind of peace thats fleeting or based on our circumstances. They are Christians living among people who want to harm them. 5 Most Well-Known Christian Symbols and Their Meanings. 57+ Inspirational Bible Verses Get Motivated! 7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. An error occurred while accessing favorites. a In what is now chapter4 of the book, Paul encourages those in the congregation to rejoice, and he thanks them for their generosity, which brought him joy. He promises to give them inner peace, which will help them cope with their anxiety and protect their thinking and emotions. 7 Before you know it, a sense of God's wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. If your cupboard was bare you would send out to get at least something, because the poor lady so believed in you that she had sent you thanks for it before she received your gift. Anxiety can overwhelm so much that when you hear the command dont worry; dont be axious you say, yeah right, no way I could get over this. But you can! And Paul is writing about dismissing all worries. Before you know it, a sense of Gods wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. Colossians 1. 7And the peace of God, which surpasses every thought, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Instead of worrying, pray. Like touching fire or having some fear of heights. Itll guard you so that you can get through any situation. When you receive this peace from God, you wont be able to properly process it. Cancel. Get a free interactive Bible study with one-on-one instruction. That first statement is extraordinary, so lets just take a minute to let it sink in. Be thankful even for the peace that Hell give you as you practice proper praying. get to know the Bible better! Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. STOP delaying to get to know the Bible better! The gauge tells me how much air is in there. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Be saturated in prayer throughout each day, offering your faith-filled requests before God with overflowing gratitude. Philippi was an important city in Macedonia, an area of modern Greece, which at that time was under the control of the Romans. Be saturated in prayer throughout each day, offering your faith-filled requests before God with overflowing gratitude. Matthew 6:2534 25 For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. This is a peace that is only for Christians. Instead of worrying, pray. Dont fret or worry. As part of our prayer time, He instructs us to be thankful, to have gratitude because He knows how powerful it is to pray with the expectation of Gods goodness and grace. Be anxious for nothing Really? God tells us to pray about everything, bringing every concern to Him. Before you know it, a sense of Gods wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. Youll say, How on earth do I have peace right now? of Throw all of your anxiety on Him; He constantly cares and His peace He willingly givesHe wants His peace to stand guard at the door of your soul. But Gods answer to anxiety is this: the practice of proper praying. Copy. 26+ Health Bible Verses Get Gods View of Health. 9; Isa. 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