March 18, 2026

Finally, brothers and sisters, 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. Phil. 4:8,NIV

Happy Belated St. Patrick’s Day! While the rest of the US was likely celebrating in ways that don’t line up with Patrick’s life and ministry, let us remember that Patrick prayerfully put on his armor before he would go and minister. He wrapped himself in God’s love, presence, and protection which enabled him to have a bold and significant ministry. It’s a biblical practice seen in Esther's and David's lives as well as Paul’s life as expressed in Philippians 4:4-9. In this passage we see God’s promises of peace and His Presence with us. He Himself is wrapping around us and in Christ we must respond by wrapping ourselves back into Him.

We do this by:

• Rejoicing in the Lord, 4:4
• Letting our gentleness be evident, 4:5a
• Knowing the Lord is near, 4:5b
• Turning our anxiety into opportunities to pray and know God’s care, 4:6
• Thinking on what is true, noble, etc. 4:8

The most profound understanding of this passage will come through meditation upon it and prayerful implementation. Remember, we are to put these into practice, 4:9. And then we put it into practice- again and again. We keep bringing our worries, our hearts, our minds, our lives to God through Christ, again and again and again. The invitation is there for us and the welcome is guaranteed with the Father because of having Jesus in our lives. 

Let’s keep pouring out our hearts to the Lord so we’ll know His peace which transcends all understanding in Christ! 

Pastor Andy

Please read Philippians 4:10-23 for our time together on Sunday.

Questions for reflection and discussion:

1. Which of these practices are you naturally drawn to in your life?
2. Which one of these practices do you see yourself needing to implement this week?
3. Are you wrapping yourself in His Presence and Peace? 

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