We can have PEACE!

I woke up singing: “He gives me peace in the midst of the storm!” So, after a good nights sleep I went downstairs, fed my two felines, retrieved my coffee and then, praised along with Alvin’s strong voice. I urge you to listen to the words of that song and let them sink into your soul and spirit. When we give our Father God praise, our problems begin to shrink and a deep thankfulness enters into our hearts. 

Everyday we become more shocked and appalled over the violence in our land and if you have been given more of your share of empathy, you can feel the pain of those whose lives have been wounded. Killing and destroying has become our “new normal” just like our enemies have planned. More stress is generated over the plague and the powers that be, urge us to stay home!  Our once free nation has been turned upside down without law and order how can anyone not be fearful or have peace?

Slow down. Take a deep breath. Take time to think on these 8 thoughts:

Think about everything God has brought you through. 

Think about how He has never left you.

Think about His faithfulness.

Think about how He is in the process of changing our earth for the good.

Think about how He does not lie, ever! 

Think about how His word is true.

Most important, think of His great love for you. 

What did Jesus say? 

“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in me.” Jn. 14:1

The words “LET NOT” tells us we have a choice. 

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world gives, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” Jn. 14:27

JESUS has left HIS PEACE for us. This has nothing to do with the secular wisdom. 

“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee; because he trusts in thee.” Is. 26:3

WHOSE MIND is stayed on God and His ways.

We can be caught up in fear or caught up in God’s love. His strength does not come overnight but through experiencing many trials, through humility and the determination to stand upon His word in faith. His strength comes through talking to our Father on a regular basis. 

Prayer:

Precious Father,

Thank you for your perfect words at this perfect time in our lives. Thank you for reminding us that we can have your peace, if our minds are stayed upon you. Thank you for reminding us to trust in you with everything we have, we see and do. Thank you for reminding us that it is you O Father who is getting things in order for the soon return of your Son Jesus. Thank you for your faithfulness. Yes we believe this in our hearts. Help us to continue to get our lives in order, so Jesus will be able to say “he found faith upon the earth” when he returns. We welcome your precious Holy Spirit to teach us, direct us and take perfect control of our lives. Our desire is to glorify you in all that we do and we ask in your son’s name Jesus Christ. Amen.