Philippians 4:8-9 Now we rest in the peace that only God can give!

 Romans 15:33 Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.

Joy in the Lord is our strength. His peace He gives to us. Not the peace that comes from the world and its possessions but the peace that is beyond human understanding that only He can give.  In our good times and in our bad He walks beside us. We are never left alone and without hope. United in Holy Spirit we will be changed into the character of Jesus, the only begotten Son of God. Carla

Philippians 4:8-9

8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. 9 The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you. (NKJV)

This term for noble describes that which is of honorable character. 

This word for pure is closely associated with the Greek word for holy and thus means “sacred” or “immaculate.” 

Paul commands the Philippians “to deliberate,” “to evaluate,” “to compute over and over” what is good and pure. In this way, Christians can renew their minds so that they will not conform to the evil habits of this world (Romans 12:2).

This verb for learned conveys not only the concept of “increasing in intellectual knowledge” but also the idea of “learning by habitual practice.” In some areas of their Christian development the Philippians had been excellent disciples of Paul, practicing what he had taught. The NKJV Study Bible

Paul envisions God’s peace as a soldier who protects the hearts and minds of believers from anxiety, fear, and doubt. Paul’s life offers an example of putting his instruction (verse 8) into practice. Faithlife Study Bible

Philippians 3:17

Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern. 

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God; 

Romans 14:18

For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.

1 Corinthians 4:16

Therefore I urge you, imitate me.

My friends. We get so caught up with whatever.... that we miss moments—the gifts in the thin places—of awe.

We live in a world where efficiency is prioritized above wonder.

Where action is prioritized above awe.

Where effectiveness is prioritized above amazement.

So. Let us pause. We are called, to say, “Wow”. Making time for the beauty and thin places. To embrace moments of Wow. Sabbath Moments