I hope this message finds you resting in God's peace today. This week, Pastor Tim shared a powerful reminder about finding true peace in the midst of our anxious culture.

Summary: The sermon explored Philippians 4:4-7, addressing how we can overcome worry and anxiety by trusting in Jesus. Pastor Tim reminded us that our joy isn't found in our circumstances but in Christ alone. In a culture where America has become the most anxious nation in the world, God calls us to a different way of living—one marked by peace that surpasses understanding. The message challenged us to close the gap between what we know about God's Word and how we actually live it out daily.

Takeaways:

• Rejoice in the Lord, not in circumstances. Since Christ is risen and has conquered sin, death, and hell, we can rejoice always—regardless of our bank account, health, job situation, or any other circumstance. Our joy is anchored in who Jesus is, not in what's happening around us.

• Bring everything to God in prayer. Instead of talking to ourselves and creating negative thought patterns, we need to make prayer our steering wheel, not our spare tire. God invites us to bring every request, every worry, every concern to Him with thanksgiving, trusting that He cares for us more than He cares for the birds and flowers.

• Remember: You are with me. Like Psalm 23 beautifully declares, our Good Shepherd is with us even through the valley of the shadow of death. We may not always get the answers we want, but we get something better—God Himself. His presence brings supernatural peace that guards our hearts and minds.

As we move through this week, let's be spiritually level-headed people who exude peace because we remember Jesus is close and coming back to make everything right. May we be known for our gentleness and calm trust in God, shining like bright lights in a dark, anxious world.