THE PASSAGE · WORLD ENGLISH BIBLE
Philippians 4:4–9
4Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I will say, “Rejoice!”
5Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.
6In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
8Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report: if there is any virtue and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
9Do the things which you learned, received, heard, and saw in me, and the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4:4–9 · World English Bible (WEB)
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Before you move on
Paul connects petition and thanksgiving with the guarding of hearts and thoughts. He then names things the community should attend to and calls them to practice what they have learned. The passage moves from prayer into lived action. Try that movement: first name a specific request, then something true or good that also exists alongside it. Finally consider an action that fits. There is no need to conceal what is difficult.
Read the passage again if you want to. Notice which word, action, or question stays with you. You can finish a reading without having finished thinking about it.
A MOMENT TO REFLECT
What request, reason for thanks and concrete action belong together for you today?
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A thought to keep.
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