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 4:6-7)
If my peace is not guarding your heart, it is because you are not – in every situation – presenting your requests by prayer and petition in thanksgiving. I haven’t asked you to solve every problem, I want you to present every problem to me in petition. Only then will you have the peace that you must have to be an influence over those around you. I really want to give you the peace that transcends all understanding, but you must first give me every situation, letting prayer from a thankful heart be your default position. A peace that transcends; this is the key to grace towards those who are troubled and anxious. A peace that transcends; this is the way to rise above petty differences and have freedom from anger. A peace that transcends; this is an effective witness of the reality of the Prince of Peace. I want you to bring much more of my peace to the table as you minister, in humility, to those around you.
— November 4, 2021