Good morning. One of the ways we can help God in guarding our hearts and our minds: whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things. That is what we are supposed to let our minds dwell on instead of all of the problems that we have. If you are always thinking about the good, it makes it harder for your mind to think about the bad. One lighted candle chases away the darkness. Then Paul tells them to practice the things they have learned and received and heard and seen in him. And the God of peace shall be with you. Again concentrate on the positive. Paul then talks about having had a lot and having had a little. He could make it either way. And then a verse that is a favorite of everyone: I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. While in context it was talking about his particular situation, it is true in general - we can do all things through Christ Jesus who strengthens us. He then talks about all the wonderful gifts they had given him. And because of that, another favorite verse: and my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. In context it is talking about since they gave to him and supplied all of his needs, God will supply all their needs. However it is true in general. And that is the end of the book of Philippians. Father thank You that the reader lets his/her mind dwell on all those wonderful things. And because of that, Your peace guards his/her heart and her mind. He/she can do all things, and You will supply all of his/her needs!

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