Translations:DEV 19FN Paul’s Journey/7/en

'Read Philippians 4:4-7. There are so many challenges, difficulties and trials in life. Life is difficult. Jesus said it simply, “In this life you will have trouble”.... (Jn 16:33). But in the midst of it all, good and bad, Jesus is with us, always. He never leaves or abandons us. Paul had learned to live out of that truth. He encourages believers to live out of the joy and peace of Jesus, rejoicing in the Lord, responding gently even when life isn’t gentle. To not become anxious about anything but pray about everything with thanksgiving, pressing our needs to our Heavenly Father. Paul learned, through tough circumstances, that when we respond like that, our loving Father floods us with His peace which protects and strengthens our heart beyond understanding. Jesus instructed his disciples before he was betrayed, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your heart be troubled and do not be afraid.” Jn 14:27.'