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Philippians 4:6-7 · WEB
6In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
7The peace of God, which passes all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
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Morning Prayer: Anxiety and Peace
God of peace, my mind is already racing with today's worries, and the day hasn't even started. You said, "Do not be anxious." I hear it. I want to obey it. But I need Your help. Teach me to bring ea
Evening Prayer: Letting Go
God who holds the night, I release this day into Your hands. The conversations I wish I'd handled better— I give them to You. The work I didn't finish— I give it to You. The worries trying to follo
Sabbath and Rest: Jerome on Spiritual Rest
Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from Jerome: Jerome on Spiritual Rest
Prayer: Origen on Prayer as Transformation
Teaching on Prayer from Origen: Origen on Prayer as Transformation
Sabbath and Rest: Chrysostom on Rest from Anxiety
Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from John Chrysostom: Chrysostom on Rest from Anxiety
Unbroken: Peace Beyond Understanding (Philippians 4:6-7)
In Unbroken, Louis Zamperini survives a plane crash, 47 days on a raft, and brutal POW camps. His tormentor, "The Bird," tries daily to break him. Louis endures through something beyond human grit—a p
Gravity: The Peace That Guards Your Heart (Philippians 4:6-7)
In Gravity, Dr. Ryan Stone tumbles through space after debris destroys her shuttle. She's alone, oxygen running out, spinning toward certain death. In her lowest moment, she hallucinates her dead coll
The Guard That Makes No Sense
On the night before her biopsy results arrived, Claire sat in her kitchen at 2 a.m., unable to sleep. She had done everything right —...
The Night Shift of the Soul
Anxiety has a favorite hour. For most people it arrives somewhere between 2 and 4 in the morning — that strange corridor when the defenses...
Spiritual Insight: Online Church & Community
Dear Heavenly Father, There is a woman in Phoenix who logs into Mass every Sunday from her living room. She is seventy-three. Her husband died in March, and the drive to St. Francis Xavier became unbearable — not because of...
The Cone of Uncertainty
Every hurricane season, meteorologists display what they call the "cone of uncertainty" — that widening funnel shape showing where a storm might track over the...
The Sentry at the Gate
The ancient city of Philippi was a Roman colony — a garrison city, which meant soldiers stood at every gate. Citizens slept knowing armed guards...
The Climate Change & Stewardship Challenge
In the heart of our community, there lived a young man named David, a dedicated youth leader in his church. One Sunday, inspired by a deep sense of responsibility for God's creation, he launched a movement he called "Green Sunday."...
Daily Social Media & Faith
Dear Heavenly Father, As I sit with my morning coffee, scrolling through the endless parade of updates and images on social media, I feel a blend of emotions—joy from shared moments, but also a heaviness from the weight of comparison...
Devotional: Mercy
Dear Heavenly Father, As I pause to reflect on the profound gift of Mercy in my life today, I turn to the comforting words of Philippians 4:6-7, where Paul reminds us to be anxious for nothing but to present our...
Real-World Easter
As we gather to reflect on the profound significance of Easter, I want to invite you to picture the scene of a bustling city street on a Sunday morning. Imagine families rushing to pick up last-minute groceries for their feasts,...
Morning Meditation: Education & Wisdom
Dear Heavenly Father, As I pause to reflect on the intertwining journey of Education and Wisdom in my life, I am drawn to the words of Philippians 4:6-7, where you invite us to cast our anxieties aside and embrace your...
The Mission: Peace in Hostile Territory - Missional (Philippians 4:6-7)
In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, where the dense canopy filters the sunlight into a soft, green hue, Father Gabriel stepped into a world that was both breathtaking and terrifying. He had left behind the comforts of his homeland,...
When Economic Inequality & Generosity Meets Faith
In our world today, we often find ourselves confronted with the stark realities of economic inequality. Picture a bustling city street, where on one side, a young mother juggles her two children, her worn shoes clapping against the pavement as...
The Lord of the Rings: Peace Grounded in Providence - Reformed (Philippians 4:6-7)
Imagine a dark, fiery chasm deep within the mines of Moria, where the echoes of despair seem to wrap around you like a suffocating cloak. The air is thick with tension, and the very ground trembles beneath your feet. In...
The Environmental Justice Challenge
As we navigate the complexities of Environmental Justice today, we find ourselves in a struggle not unlike that of the Israelites wandering through the desert. Picture them, tired and weary, day after day, grappling with the uncertainty of their journey....
Selma: Peace That Sustains the Struggle - Progressive (Philippians 4:6-7)
As we reflect on the struggles for justice during the Selma marches, let’s take a moment to imagine the scene: the air thick with tension, the cries of those yearning for change ringing out like a desperate symphony. In the...
Hacksaw Ridge: Peace Without Weapons - Anabaptist (Philippians 4:6-7)
In the chaos of battle, amidst the cacophony of gunfire and the cries of the wounded, Desmond Doss stood on Hacksaw Ridge not with a weapon in hand, but with an unwavering resolve in his heart. Picture this scene: the...
Romero: Peace That Sustains Prophetic Witness - Liberation (Philippians 4:6-7)
In a dimly lit church in El Salvador, Archbishop Oscar Romero stood resolute at the pulpit, his heart heavy yet unwavering. The air was thick with tension, a palpable reminder of the death threats that loomed like dark clouds overhead....