After reading the above verse the Lord lead me to the following verses in Philippians, "Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, 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 through Christ Jesus." (Phil. 4:4-7 NKJV) God is so Awesome! This is what He showed me to share with you:

When we set Him before us, and choose to let Him be Lord of our lives (not just our Savior), we rejoice in Him and what HE has done in our lives.

When we set Him before us those around us see HIS gentleness being made known to all (I like the way the Living Bible says Phil. 4:5, "Let everyone see that you are unselfish and considerate in all you do"); in this world of selfishness and rudeness we'd really stick out!

When we set the Lord before us we are not anxious for anything, rather we lift our needs to Him through prayer, thanking Him that He's answered (accepting HIS will in meeting our needs) and it is His peace we rest in as our hearts and minds are guarded through Christ Jesus.

Because the Lord is before us we can rest in knowing that "He is at my right hand I shall not be moved." (Ps. 16:8b)

How about you? Have you set the Lord before you? Do yourself a favor, say yes to Him as Lord and set Him before you always.

Have a wonderful day in the Lord!
April
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