“My
peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world
gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid, though the
earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.” Indeed,
though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging, God
is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Therefore,
do not be anxious about anything; do not worry about tomorrow. An anxious heart
weighs a man down, and who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his
life? Tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Rather,
cast all your anxiety on Him and in everything by prayer and petition, with
thanksgiving, present your requests to God, because He cares for you. And the
peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and
your minds in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever.
Amen.
(References: John 14:27; Psalm 46:1-3; Philippians 4:6-7,
20; Matthew 6:34, 27; Proverb 12:25; and 1 Peter 5:7. NIV Study Bible, 10th
Anniversary Edition, copyright 1995)
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