P E A C E

Philippians 4:7

What are the situations in your sport that bring fear, doubt, pain or disappointment?  Is there anything that could guard your hearts from the onslaught of these thieves?  Today’s scripture points directly to a powerful force for your good.

In the letter to the Philippians at chapter 4 and verse 7 Paul wrote, “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”  That’s very simple, but incredibly powerful.  The peace of God can guard both your heart and your mind.

As competitors there is a constant barrage of factors that assault our hearts and minds.  It seems the more we dwell on them the larger they become and we spin down toward anxiety and even depression.

The great news here is that God gives a peace to our hearts that is well beyond what we can even understand.  In the midst of painful loss and disappointment, we can be at peace and confident of the future.  The peace of God is accessed through prayer, simple conversation with God in which you express your heart to Him and listen for His heart’s response to your concerns.

As you prepare to compete today, take some time for a quiet, reflective conversation with God.  Trust Him with your heart’s concerns and you’ll experience a new level of peace that even surpasses your understanding of the situation. 

Bible Reading Plan:
John 19:38-42
Revelation 16
Job 38:1-21
Zephaniah 1-2