Daily Reading for Personal Growth, 40 Days with God

⁴ Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say, rejoice! ⁵ Let everyone see your gentleness.^[a] The Lord is near! ⁶ Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God. ⁷ And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds^[b] in Christ Jesus.

⁸ Finally, brothers and sisters,^[c] whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things. ⁹ And what you learned and received and heard and saw in me, do these things. And the God of peace will be with you.