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“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.” Phil. 4:6-7 (ESV). This is a great encouragement because it teaches us a practice that will lead us to freedom from anxiety and inner turmoil. If we make our requests to God, and trust him, then we will find peace for our souls. Our hearts and minds will find protection from the circumstances of life that steal our peace. And we cannot even understand this peace because it is supernatural. So by faith we live in the Kingdom of God, which transcends earthly knowledge, and we learn to dwell in supernatural harmony in Christ. But, as you have probably discovered by now, we often cancel the power of this promise for peace by not leaving our Continue Reading →

“[Jesus] will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.” Phil. 3:21 (NIV) It is extremely encouraging that Jesus will give us bodies like his and we will be his Bride. Here are 6 fantastic features of our future bodies: For 30 seconds, imagine your body with all these traits. As you reflect on your future body, how does it affect you? Can you let go of your anxieties about your present body? New Podcast! Looking for more of the peace, joy and fulfillment that comes from following Jesus? Follow/subscribe to my new podcast “Christ Formation: Practical Discipleship” on your favorite podcast app, including YouTube. Type my name “Phil Rehberg” then look for the title. You Are The Light Of The World – Weekly Words Of EncouragementDecember 23, 2024Rejoice In Persecution – Weekly Words Of EncouragementDecember 20, 2024Mercy Come When We Are Merciful To Others Continue Reading →

“And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” Phil 1:6 (NLT) In this passage the Apostle Paul expresses his confidence that God will continue to transform the Philippian believers because Paul has seen that they have been faithful in following Jesus. They have spread the gospel (1:5) and defended and confirmed the truth of Jesus (1:7). This encourages us who are following Jesus. Whether we feel it or not God will continue to work in us. Even when our circumstances are bad, God is working in us. And if they are bad, he is working in us in order to make us completely Christlike, full of peace, joy and fulfillment. But the best news is that when Jesus returns and we see him then God will finish his work Continue Reading →