Our opening scripture, Philippians 4:6-7 instructs, "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". He tells us that when you pray, the peace of God guards your mind and hearts. This is the garrison of God's peace, meaning God's peace unleashed as a military garrison of defense over your heart and minds. This results in your undisturbed inner rest, stability, courage, fearlessness and hope. The natural or scientific man can't explain this state especially when one is faced with trouble. That is why our theme scripture says this peace transcends all understanding". You mind and heart are Satan's key targets. The mind is the doorway to your heart, the human spirit. Satan wants you to have a troubled mind so that he can easily control and sway you from accomplishing God's purpose.

Apostle James wrote, "Is anyone among you suffering? He must pray" (James 5:13 NKJV). This is because beside the change of situation, the garrison of God's peace is a key gain through your praying. While you can still see the trouble around you, your mind is protected with God's peace. Most of the times what has led many into dire situations is not the challenge being faced but the state of their minds. Without the garrison of God's peace your mind and hearts become vulnerable to satanic manipulations. Jesus was full of peace even on the troubled sea.

He was not troubled like the disciples (Mark 4:38-39). What trouble are you facing today, as you talk to the Lord about it, you will experience the garrison of God's peace. This is a priceless gain in prayer. It doesn't matter what happens to you. You can be at rest unflustered in the face of challenges.