Renewed

“Rejoice in the Lord always.  I will say it again: Rejoice!  Let your gentleness be evident to all.  The Lord is near.  Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”  

– Philippians 4:4-7

Aren’t these encouraging words?  I come back to them over and over again. In difficult times, these are words of courage and strength.  In happy times, they are a testimony of God’s greatness and care for us.