wrong with them. They have issues in their mind that are making their bodies sick. If they could have emotional and spiritual healing, it might transform their physical health. Isaiah 26:3 shares a beautiful promise with us from God on how to have peace regardless of the circumstances: “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” The original Hebrew here literally says, “You will keep him in peace peace . . .” You read this right. In other words, it is double peace! He will bring this level of peace when our mind is focused on Him. The Christian who develops the discipline of meditating day and night on God’s Word will be “like a tree planted by streams of water” (Psalm 1:2). Our thinking and acting then reveal that we are either a deeply rooted tree, or the wind-blown, wavy foam on an ever-changing sea! Look also at Philippians 4:4–7: 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.
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