Bearing Fruit: Peace

"do not be anxious about anything, but 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." - Philippians 4:6-7

Peace is a little bit of a mystery to me. But I'm encouraged because this scripture affirms that. The peace of God surpasses all understanding. 

No matter what is happening around you, you can have peace. You don't have to feel guilty about it or understand why. Just rest in the comfort of His peace knowing that it's Jesus's way of protecting your heart and mind.

In your anxiety, in your chaos, in your stress, in your grieving, in your mourning, He gives you peace.

Now remember, the whole point of fruit is that we don't have to work to produce it, it naturally grows out of time abiding in God's Presence - your "tent time" as Pastor calls it.

The other thing about fruit is that it's not for you. So when you feel like you're in desperate need of the peace of God, be obedient to lay everything at His feet and sit with Him. When His peace comes in, go share it with someone else who needs it too.