Promise of Peace from the Prince of Peace.

Many wise people have said,

"Never let your circumstances define you. You must define your circumstances."

We can't control what happens. We can only control our reactions.

So,

"Rejoice in the Lord always! I will say it again: REJOICE! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 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 Christ Jesus." ~Philippians 4:4-7

I've always loved these verses, but it kind of just hit me today: the last part is a promise! 

The peace of God WILL guard our hearts and minds in Jesus if we hold up our end of the deal and rejoice, not being anxious, and presenting our concerns to God through prayer with thanksgiving. 

That's a guarantee. 

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