can you feel it? the first hint of fall...

The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. — Philippians 4:7 Hats, Gloves, and Scarves — Oh My! Stacy Edwards, Devotions for the Fall The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. — Philippians 4:7 We are quick to take precautions against the cold weather as the summer months end and the fall season begins. As temperatures plummet and breezes begin to blow, we pull out the accessories necessary to achieve and maintain the warmth we crave. We would not knowingly go out into the cold unprepared, so we guard ourselves with hats, gloves, and scarves. In his letter to the Philippian church, Paul gave them instructions on how to guard their hearts and minds from things such as bitterness, envy, and self-pity. In fact, he mentioned three ways they could protect themselves from those very things. These three levels of protection are like hats, gloves, and scarves for our hearts and minds. First, Paul said not to be anxious about anything. If you're anything like me and your default mode is often to worry, it's hard to imagine not worrying about anything. That diagnosis, that financial need, that painful family situation, that troubling news headline — all of these fall under the category of "anything." None of it warrants our worry. For me, this often means that I will verbally remind myself, "I don't have to worry about that." Second, Paul said to pray about everything. The best way to stop a bad habit is to replace it with a better habit. So instead of worrying and being anxious, Paul said that our go-to response should be prayer. Our instinctive urge to panic should serve as a reminder to pray. When we stop to pray, we are shifting the weight of that burden off our shoulders and trusting God to handle the situation as He sees fit. Finally, all our prayers should be filled with thanksgiving. It's impossible to be bitter, envious, or discontent when we begin counting the many blessings our heavenly Father has bestowed upon us. Gratitude-filled prayers result in a peace that only God can give. Prayers to God result in the peace of God. That peace guards our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus, bringing us more warmth than the best-made fall clothing accessories. Excerpted with permission from Devotions for the Fall by Stacy Edwards, copyright Thomas Nelson. * * * Your Turn I don't know about you but I am ready for fall! Just as much as I want to wear my new boots, I want to clothe myself in worry-less prayer and thanksgiving! What are you grateful for today? Come share with us on our blog! ~ Laurie McClure, Faith.Full Leave a Comment 🍁 HELLOOOOOO, AUTUMN! 🍂 Save 30% off Plus FREE shipping over $30 🚚 DEVOTIONS FOR THE FALL Hardcover, Regular Price: $14.99 Sale: $10.49 (30% off) SHOP NOW The heat of the summer is fading away, and it's time to start looking forward to America's favorite season of all: fall. This fall may be different, but you can still enjoy the rich bounty of the outdoors... gathering pumpkins, wearing boots and scarves, and savoring the crisp sunny days, delightful scents, and delicious tastes of the season. The beautiful reds and golds of fall inspire us to thank God for His many blessings. Relax by the fire, sip some apple cider, and enjoy the season to the fullest with Devotions for the Fall. Don't Miss This Deal In Devotions for the Fall, you will find 40 devotions together with gorgeous photographs, prayers of thanksgiving, inspiring quotes, ideas for fun fall activities, and recipes to warm your heart. Hardcover, Regular Price: $14.99 Sale: $10.49 Buy Now Miss any of our recent articles? Know Your Name by Bianca Juárez Olthoff Spoiler Alert: This Is How You Talk Back with Truth by Hayley Morgan Relationships: What We Ate and Why It Matters by Shauna Niequist *Sale prices valid through 9/30/2020, excluding eBooks. eBooks purchases are fulfilled by our partner, Glose.  Free U.S. shipping on orders $30 or more, excluding Alaska and Hawaii. Let's fight defeat, fear, insecurity, and feelings of inadequacy with TRUTH.   Join the You Are the Girl for the Job Online Bible Study - starting September 7th LAST WEEK TO JOIN You are subscribed to Faith.Full, the women's newsletter at FaithGateway FaithGateway ~ our mission is to help you grow and share your faith. Copyright © 2020 HarperCollins Christian Publishing. All Rights Reserved. 501 Nelson Place, Nashville, TN 37214, USA Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions *Manage Your Email Preferences or Unsubscribe

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