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"Don't worry about anything, instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank Him for all He has done. 7 Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus."                                                                         Philippians 4:6-7  NLT

How can we achieve this peace of God that 'exceeds anything we understand and guards our heart and mind in Christ Jesus? Well, let's take a look at James 1:2: 'when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.' Difficult? You bet it is but, it is essential that we grasp hold of this truth. Paul himself says prior to our text in verse 4: 'Always be full of joy in the Lord, I say it again - rejoice.' It is so important that Paul repeats himself here. Furthermore, we need to let everyone see how considerate we are. Again, not easy but, it needs to be part of our life. We are also told to stop worrying about anything and everything. Instead, we should tell God what we need and leave it with Him. He will provide the help and support. Then add to this our thanks to Him because, He deserves this.

So this is the recipe for success. Joy - Consideration to people - Living a worry-free life and Being grateful to God. 

This opens the door to God's peace - that wonderful peace that the world can never give us. When we are flowing in His peace, it will guard our heart and our mind from all unrighteousness. Let's face it, we all have those days when we want to throw the towel in and give up; things are just getting on top of us. There is a need to be in control of this type of thing, trouble will come and come again but, being able to take it on the chin and shrug it off, will help find a way through it all.

You say it is impossible to do. You're wrong; nothing is impossible with God. He lives within you and therefore, will direct your way forward if you ask Him. Remember, once you give in to that tormenting voice in your head, that voice that you know is not from God; once you surrender to it, you are on the road to defeat. Don't listen to the lie, this is all the devil knows - lies. You're better than that; don't listen. Instead, find a way to praise God and become joyful, if you do you will have the strength to overcome. 

When you can find joy amongst dire circumstances, you will be able to move forward and be more victorious. These are God's words, not mine so, don't shoot the messenger. I just write and speak what he directs me to do and I need to hear this too. 

The thing is, God has given each one of us the ability to do what He wants us to do:

'I can do everything through Christ. who strengthens me.'  Philippians 4:13. NLT.

And this is part of our Daily Life with Jesus.

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