Having It All Together

Philippians 4:6-7: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”

Do you feel like you have it all together? Don’t you envy those women who seem to always have the right outfit, right responses, never run out of something intelligent or witty to say, and never embarrass themselves by later regretting what they have said? I envy those women. They have a handle on being physically and mentally organized and are very talented and gifted. They appear to not have any conflict in their life and have it all together. They seem to always be calm and peaceful.

In the Old Testament there are eleven Hebrew words used for peace found in the KJV. The one that we are most familiar with is, “Shalom.” It means freedom from disturbance either from war or within the soul. This Hebrew word was intended mainly for health and prosperity, in human relationships and with God. Psalm 122:7 is one example: “Peace be within your walls and security within your towers.”

In the New Testament, there are ten words for peace found in the KJV. “Eirene” is one of the ten Greek words for peace, and is found in Philippians 4:7. Eirene means to join or bind together what has been separated and set at one again. This is where our saying “Having it all together” comes from. It does not, however, mean the absence of trouble. It is a freedom of disturbance within the soul. Has to do with quietness, rest, and harmony. The root of the English word “serene” comes from the Greek word eirene. Unclouded tranquility. Eirene is the word that Jews used when they met together in NT times.

How do we get the peace of God? These are the conditions according to Philippians 4:6-7:

• Do not be anxious about anything. Really? How can I do that?
• Pray about everything while also giving thanks and praise to God. Thanksgiving contributes directly to receiving inward peace from our heavenly Father.
• Let God know about your requests as you pray. Be specific. Do not generalize.
• Pause – hush (Chashah-pronounced kha-sha- Hebrew word for peace)- be still. Ecc. 3:7: “There is a time to keep silence and a time to speak .” Trust and place your hope in God’s faithfulness, and then expect His divine peace to fill your heart.

The highest form of energy of action upon the heart is a result of deep calmness. Our souls rest in the peace of God while He moves behind the scenes. We are never able to see the whole completed jig saw puzzle picture of our lives– but He does.

Questions:

What recently is robbing you of your sleep at night?

What do you need God to show you today? Is it His will – direction – provision? Tell it to Him specifically and then praise Him for as many things you can think of as David did when he wrote Psalm 145. Read out loud Psalm 145 on a weekly basis.

“In Christianity, the tranquil state of a soul assured of his salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and content with its earthly lot of whatsoever sort that is” is Strong’s definition and application of the Greek word for peace,  “Eirene.” Quietness, rest + set at one again.

Rejoice in God’s blessings and goodness. Relax by purposefully worrying about nothing, and rest in the peace of God that is guarding your heart like a sentry of soldiers around your mind and emotions, calming your soul, setting it at one again.

Now you have it all together! Eirene!

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