Yesterday was the third Sunday of Advent which is also referred to as “Gaudete Sunday.” The Latin meaning of Gaudete is “rejoice” and Philippians 4:4-5 is the scripture it is centered around. Let’s read a little further.

“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.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:4-7‬ ‭NIV‬‬

This scripture instructs that through rejoicing and praying we will have peace. Are you able to feel the peace of Christ as you go through your busy day? Amidst the chaos are you rejoicing and praying? Read the Message version of this same scripture.

“Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:6-7‬ ‭MSG‬‬

Do you have a busy week ahead? Is your schedule full? As you begin this Mindset Monday, allow Christ to “displace worry at the center of your life” by turning your worries into prayers. Find ways to rejoice amidst the chaos and “a sense of God’s wholeness…will come and settle you down.”