In the verse prior, Paul admonishes us to not be anxious about anything…but many times, especially in the volatile atmosphere of the world today, this is easier said than done. We know that anxiety is faltering faith and that peace is the supreme remedy for all our fears…but as we’ve been hit with a barrage of overwhelming pictures and words on Social Media lately…we can’t help but feel upset. Malachi 2:15 reminds us of our responsible to “Guard yourself”….in other words, to protect our hearts and minds by recognizing triggers that cause fear & anxiety and turning away from them. One of Paul’s wonderful prayers for us is found in Ephesians 3:14-20, where he asks for God’s love to transform our hearts and minds with stability and depth of knowledge. For anxiety can’t abide within when we are truly able to grasp His great love for us.
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