Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. (Philippians 4:4-9)
In the same way faith is the substance of things hoped for (Hebrews 11:1) so is the peace of God a substance that fills our hearts.
Contrasted with peace is anxiousness .. or stress .. i encounter it most frequently in empathy .. no not kidding .. i have no choice to consider what other people are feeling even when i get them mad.. and at work it can run rampant .. but when peace replaces stress .. the air .. feels kinda heavenly .. doesn't it?
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. (Philippians 4:4-9)
In the same way faith is the substance of things hoped for (Hebrews 11:1) so is the peace of God a substance that fills our hearts.
Contrasted with peace is anxiousness .. or stress .. i encounter it most frequently in empathy .. no not kidding .. i have no choice to consider what other people are feeling even when i get them mad.. and at work it can run rampant .. but when peace replaces stress .. the air .. feels kinda heavenly .. doesn't it?