IMAGINE A GARRISON. . .

of warring angels that are fiercely standing around you.  Imagine them mounted on huge work horses that are pawing the ground.

Phil 4: 7

And, God's peace (shall be yours, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace) which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

This is our moment to go ahhhhhh!.  We don't have to be anxious about anything (Phil 4: 6) and I do mean anything.  But, since we are human and we do get a little fretty here and there, put this group of passages on 3 X 5 cards and carry them with you.  Phil 4: 4.  1)  REJOICE ALWAYS,   2) DO NOT BE ANXIOUS, 3) LET HIM GUARD YOUR CONTENTMENT and then our dessert 4) REST . . .
Phil 4: 8 -    Whatever is TRUE,  Whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, Whatever is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think (THINK) on and weigh and take account of these things ( FIX YOUR MINDS ON THEM).

And, I would add, and ONLY THESE THINGS. 

I love that part about a GARRISON (fortified soldiers who are fiercely keeping watch) mounted to watch over me.  To guard me. 

Our very important commitment then, needs to be, that we also watch and guard our thoughts and do not let unwanted, empty, paranoid, ill-gotten perspective thoughts;  get a handle on us.  It only takes one thought.

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Embracing Emotional Forgiveness is done and the announcement for a book signing and how to receive your copy will be forthcoming.

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