April 9, 2009

I love Philippians 4:6-7 in the Amplified Bible...

"Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God. And God's peace [shall be yours, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus."

"To be without care inwardly is the surest foundation for a successful Christian life. The soul that is hidden in the dwelling place of God is the soul that will be able to bear triumphantly earth's greatest trials and conquer its strongest foes." Hannah Whitall Smith