Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Blessings For Your Life-
Inner Peace
Philippians 4:6-9 Rev Melvyn Mak

Have you every wondered why people worry all the time? Or even why is worrying an uncomfortable feeling? Here is a small bit of info, Being worried is choking or stranggling. Which also means, when you worry for a prolonged period of time, u will die... spiritually la. But IT CAN KILL!

God's 3 blessings of inner peace that transcends all understanding:-

1.Pray
-The hope of our heart
2.Ponder
-the mastery of our mind
3.Practice
-working of our will



1.Pray
-The hope of our heart

Philippians 4:6-7 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present tour requests to God. And the peace of God that transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

There is a kind of prayer that brings peace. This prayer is divided into 3 parts:-
A.Everything- We don't only pray for big things but EVERYTHING! Every prayer of small or big things bring you closer to God.

B.Thanksgiving- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 "give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." Do you know that giving thanks is also a form of worship? Worship Him whatever happens!

C.Trusting- Isaiah 26:3 "You will keep in perfect peace him hose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you." When we trust God with all our hearts, He will give us perfect peace, peace that has no flaws...

D.Releasing- We hold back and never release thats why we worry so much. When we don't release, we are not guarded. Tell God, "Let Your Kingdom come, let Your Will be done." We know that God's ways are perfect, thus we can put our trust in Him.

2.Ponder
-the mastery of our minds

Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brothers, 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."

Our mind is a battleground. The Devil deceives us to control our minds causing it to be a battleground which later control our actions and speech. Romans 12:2 " Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is- his good, pleasing and perfect will." God gives us the power and authority to demolish strongholds and take captive every thought according to the obedience in Christ Jesus. Remember, temptation is not sin. So do not start to fret when negative thoughts come to your mind. Rebuke and reject them in the powerful name of Jesus!

3.Practice
-working of our will

Philippians 4:9 "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." If we put God's word into practice, we will establish His word in our life. James 1:22 "Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says." Don't wait, Just Do It! When we put it into practice, we will have the God of peace with us.