Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. 3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.

In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:

6Who, being in very nature God,

did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;

7rather, he made himself nothing

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Lord God my Father,

Your design is perfect, my decisions lead me away from it. Lord God, help me to be still in your presence and know your desire. Allow me to carry you in such a way, not only I but those around me will feel your Peace and desire it over our own flesh. You showed me how to be with Christ as the example, shield Satan from my thoughts and allow your Peace to overwhelm me completely. Give me strength to carry you without fear and pride. Restore me to your design.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen