FEELINGS vs. FOCUS

God Promises Peace That Transcends Our Understanding

Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, 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.

Is it possible to NOT feel anxious during our current times of economic uncertainty, political indecision, global unrest, and maybe even personal heartbreak? The key to answering that question is to focus on the word ‘feel’. I have found that feelings can be fickle. We can’t always control how certain events make us feel, but we can choose the object of our ‘focus’.

When the Bible says… and the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus --- we must trust God at His word. Practically that means that we might be feeling anxious about events beyond our control… but if our focus (our prayers & concern) remains on Christ Jesus, His promise is to give us peace.

We don’t know what news tomorrow will bring, but we do know that regardless of what happens God promises peace which transcends our current feelings of anxiousness, concern, fear, and disappointment… if we will keep our focus on Him.

In Him,

Pastor Brent Deffenbacher
New Hope Community

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