Pray with thanksgiving

Paul calls the church to bring requests to God with thanksgiving and describes God's peace guarding hearts and thoughts in Christ. He also directs attention toward what is true, honorable, and worthy of praise. Prayer is not an escape from the mind's habits. Let your requests, gratitude, attention, and practice work together under the Lord's care.

Put the Word into practice

Write a request and a thanksgiving, then choose one truthful thought to return to when worry interrupts.

Search the Scripture

What does Paul instruct believers to do after describing prayer and God's peace?

A prayerful response

Lord, receive my requests and guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Amen.