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Scripture Reference: Philippians 4:4-9

This is not an unfamiliar passgae. Yet everytime I read it, there are different ways in which God speaks to me through it.

Firstly, it is to rejoice, as in verse 4, that we as children of God, is to Rejoice. One of the most difficult things in bad times that I am going through, is to rejoice. But I always am very amazed by how Pastor William is always joyful about things. He always say " Its ok.. ". It makes me wonder if its really ok sometimes. soon to realise, that he does not allow these things to bother him, and make his heart burdened, but just letting go to God, and the peace, as in verse 9, will be with Him. No 1: Rejoice!

Been struggling alot with my office colleagues. Got some misunderstanding here and there, and I realise, that mankind, is very difficult to understand. On that day of a combined G12 meeting with Pastor Debra and William, he reminded me of something that Dellia always used to say.. " An accusation is always made up of half truth and half lie. Do not let the evil one stir up these thoughts in you, that makes you burdened. on QT that day, verse 7 says ".. the peace of God which transcends all undertsanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. " I am a very anxious person.. or rather, impatient. I usually get very upset and defendsive when I am accused, so.. this verse reminds me.. a 5 seconds pause.. before I react to anything, in a state of upset-ness, i will pause for 5-seconds.. yeaps.. and this really worked.. Just yesterday when my colleague passed a very sacarstic remark, it struck me very hard.. but I paused 5secs, then just smiled at him.. I keep telling myself.. " its an accusation, its an accusation.. just.. ignore.. " so I just smiled at him.. of course, after that prayed about it, and the Lord said, its ok.. He just wanted to bring you down.. I am glad, that I paused for 5-seconds

Today, there is so many things that you can drive through this verses, even in daily bread, it speaks of casting your cares unto Jesus. When you are upset, or when you are weary, will you choose to rejoice? or will you choose to let it bring you down? Will you choose to still smile, and say.. the Lord will carry me through? I know I cant do it very well, but I will try.. at least, try the 5-seconds method. and I pray that everyday, I can learn to let go more to the Lord