1. What are the daily habits or patterns in your life that help you

rejoice in the Lord, even during challenging times? How might

you cultivate more opportunities to experience joy in God's

presence?

2. When you face anxiety or worry, do you naturally turn to prayer

and thanksgiving? How can you make these responses more

central in your spiritual practice?

3. What occupies your thoughts most often? Reflect on Philippians

4: 8 - how can you align your thinking with what is true, noble,

right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, or praiseworthy?

4. Who in your life serves as a faithful example of practicing peace?

What qualities or actions of theirs can you emulate to become a

greater instrument of peace in your community?

5. What specific steps can you take this week to live out the

promise of Philippians 4: 9 - "put it into practice" - so that the

peace of God becomes more tangible in your relationships and

daily walk?

Prayer for the Week:

Almighty God, as we step into this new year, we give thanks for

Your unfailing presence in our lives. Help us to rejoice always, pray

continually, and give thanks in all circumstances. May Your peace,

which transcends all understanding, guard our hearts and minds in

Christ Jesus. Teach us to focus on what is true, noble, right, pure,

lovely, and admirable, so that we may reflect Your light to the world.

Empower us to practice what we have learned from Your Word and

to live as instruments of Your peace. In Jesus' name, we pray.

Amen.