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The Lord of the Rings: Peace Grounded in Providence - Reformed (Philippians 4:6-7)

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Gandalf displays remarkable peace even facing the Balrog—not because outcomes are certain to him, but because providence is certain. Reformed theology grounds Philippians 4:6-7 in God's sovereignty: we can be anxious for nothing because God controls everything. The command "do not be anxious" is possible because of who God is. Prayer with thanksgiving acknowledges His sovereign goodness; the peace that follows rests on His unchanging character. This peace "surpasses understanding" because it trusts what we can't see. The covenant God who guards Israel guards our hearts.

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sovereigntyprovidencecovenanttrustguarding

Scripture References

Philippians 4:6-7

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