Philippians 4:1-9 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life. Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. In these verses, Paul is appealing for unity and steadfastness. Because Christ is all sufficient, we should be anxious for nothing, but with prayer and supplication let our requests be known to to Lord. Jesus reminds us that whatever we ask in his name will be given unto us. This is because it glorifies God and the Son to do so. Remember, we are children of God and brothers and sisters to the Lord Jesus Christ. We are family and honor the needs and concerns of family. But when the enemy comes, put on the full armor of God and be steadfast in his word, lest we end up like Adam forgetting who is God and who is his enemy. Amen.