Daily Reading for Personal Growth, 40 Days with God

⁴ Rejoice in the Lord always. I say again, rejoice!

⁵ Let your gentleness be known to all. The Lord is near!

⁶ Be anxious about nothing. But in all things, let your requests be made known to God in prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving.

⁷ And the peace of God - which surpasses all understanding - shall guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

⁸ Finally, brothers, whatever things are true; whatever things are noble; whatever things are right; whatever things are pure; whatever things are lovely; whatever things are admirable; if there is any excellence or if there is any praise, think on these things.

⁹ That, also, which you have learned and received, and have heard and understood in me, those things do. And the God of Peace shall be with you.