Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. English Standard Version (ESV)
Today is our son Jeff's 30th birthday. I chose today's verse in honor of him, and in honor of Him, our Savior. I don't know that Jeff would come up with a "life verse" on his own, but today's verse would be a good one for him.
Most of you know Jeff and that he suffered a TBI in a car accident not long before his 17th birthday. It left him disabled but it has never kept him down or dampened, or quenched his spirit. Christ has been guarding his heart all along and Jeff has this "peace that passes understanding" and has told us "hope is my favorite thing to have."
I know I've shared it before, but one experience that drives this home happened a few years ago. As I went in to get Jeff going in the morning, I muttered something under my breath. Jeff heard it and said "peace". I asked what???t, Jeff said "my peace to you". I asked him how he has such peace in he said "I have the peace that passes understanding". He learned that verse back in AWANA Clubs and in a song that he learned in Sunday School about having the "joy, joy,joy, joy down in his heart". He has this joy, this peace that is beyond our understanding down in his heart today. It is on display to those who know and love him. It is a testimony of the peace, hope, and joy that Christ has put in his heart.
Jeff is not concerned about money, riches or fame. He is content with what he has and is happy to share it with others. He has the love of Christ, his family and his friends. He's looking forward to celebrating it today.
Read the Amplified translation below, may that peace be yours today.
Blessings,
Mike & Jeff
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Philippians 4:6-7 Amplified Bible (AMP)
6 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.
7 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.
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