Advent: Peace in Life’s Storms

Advent: Week 2, Day 7

Light two purple candles
Read: Phil. 4:6-9

"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 comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. (Phil. 4:6-9)


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Another aspect of Christ's coming is the peace He brings inside our hearts. This peace I refer to is neither the peace of salvation nor the peace that comes between neighbors, but instead the peace that comes in the midst of life's storms. Paul writes to the believers in Philippi that whenever anxieties and worries come upon them, they should react with prayer. Give up your cares before God and He will take them from you. And the benefit of such action will be peace -- a peace that passes all understanding.

There is great peace when we are in communion with God. And we are in communion with Him when we are both talking and walking with Him. So next time a life storm rumbles on your doorstep, follow the advice given in today's passage. Take it to the Lord in prayer and rest in His perfect peace.

Be God's.