6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
Q & A：
- Why is the peace of God so vitally related to God’s presence? (Philippians 4:6-7; Jonah 1:12)
- How did Jesus set a prayer example for us? What are the possible hindrances to prayer answers? (Mark 1:35; Psalm 66:18; James 4:3; Mark 11:25; 1 John 3:21-22)
- What are the different spiritual aspects and phases when interacting with God in prayer? (1 Thess 5:17; Dt 33:27; Gal 2:20; Ps 51:10-12)
Summary：
This week’s sermon focused on describing God’s presence as our strength. During challenging times, we should seek God’s presence through prayer and submit to His guidance. Urgent and persistent prayer is crucial until the situation improves. It’s important to understand that prayer is not about getting God to do what we want but rather about turning to God’s presence. We should adjust our expectations of God; abundance and peace are the expressions of God’s presence, and peace is a genuine response from God. Faith, repentance, obedience, forgiveness, and blessing naturally flourish in His peace. All we need to do is willingly turn to God’s presence. The sermon encourages us to maintain an attitude of prayer and to have faith in God.