Exhortations 

Scripture:  Philippians 4:1-9  (NIV)

Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends!

I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow 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 everything, 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, 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.

comment:  any y'all ever heard, "the love of god passes all understanding."  well, it seems as though god has another, "RULE."  

"And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding...."  guess that we need to learn some more about serenity.

"God grant us the serenity to accept the things that we cannot change, Courage to change the things we can, And wisdom to know the difference."  (12 & 12 page 125)

Prayer:  heavenly father, we praise you that we are allowed to be linked only to loyal yokefellows.