Rejoice!

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, 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 understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:4-7 ESV

My, oh my, how we struggle in this world when we take our eyes off the Lord. Worry, anxiety, grief, suffering and a mind filled with questions overwhelm us when we do not trust in the Lord Jesus and His Word. Though I do not fully understand all that goes on, I trust in Him ultimately. Though my finite mind is even puzzled by His Word at times I am assured of His infinite wisdom. We truly can REJOICE in the Lord!

Let your "reasonableness" - "gentle spirit" - "moderation" (different translations) be made known to everyone. When our focus is not on the Lord, we tend to exhibit the extremes rather than the "gentle spirit" -- anxiety is such an unnecessary burden. The Lord is "at hand" -- He is not a distant, far-away being, but a relational, ever-present help. Be so thankful that our God hears the requests of His children. His peace is the only thing that can provide such understanding that goes beyond anything in this world.

Don't worry... rejoice!