<p>4:7 <i>And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus</i>- The peace of God fills the mind simply as a result of making our requests known. Praying alone in the room, kneeling, maybe at the bedside, pressing your little nose into that mattress as you concentrate your thoughts and requests; the very experience of this close communion will <i>of itself</i>&nbsp;enable you to unbend your legs and rise up a new man. But &quot;peace&quot; Biblically refers to peace with God on the basis of having been forgiven. This is the wonderful atmosphere in which we are to live daily life, and which guards our thinking. That peace passes all definition or &quot;understanding&quot; expressed in words. This guarding or keeping of our minds is due to God's action, through the Spirit. We are &quot;kept s.w. &quot;guard&quot; by the power of God&quot; (1 Pet. 1:5).</p>