Peace

Philippians 4:7

The Peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.   

Peace, Peace, Sweet Peace….That’s a five letter word that reaches down to the depth of my soul.  There was a time I couldn’t even say that word much less feel it or have it in my soul.  But God being so gracious and merciful has provided me with that peace that passes all understanding…and for that I just have to give Him all the glory and praise.

Psalm 68:4

Sing to God, sing praises to His name. Extol Him who rides on the clouds, by His name Yah, and rejoice before Him!

That peace didn’t come without a price though.  I have always heard about “peace” and thought I had it, but not until I was in my deepest darkest place did I realize I had no real knowledge of the peace of God.

Psalm 25:4-7

Show me your ways O Lord, teach me your paths.  Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation.  On you I wait all the day. Remember, O Lord, your tender mercies and your loving kindnesses, for they are from of old.  Do not remember the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions; according to your mercy remember me. For your goodness sake, O Lord

The paths you set before me were like a road map for me to find my way out of the darkness.  The road I traveled was not pleasant but it was so necessary for me to grow.  Sometimes when I think of where I was and where I am…..I am amazed!  Only God can do that! We- alone- can do nothing!

II Corinthians 12:9

And He said to me “my grace is sufficient for you, for my strength is made perfect in weakness.  Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me”

I was the weakest I have ever been during Danny’s illness, because I could no nothing.  Absolutely nothing.  So I prayed and I asked for strength and peace.  And as He was making me strong, He gave me a peace that I have never known.

Ephesians 4:23 and 25

And be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.

As I prayed to Him for the big things I also prayed for the small things.  I was at a point I couldn’t even decide what was for supper. As I began to relinquish all things to Him I began to feel peace.  It was a calmness that almost resembles indifference.  Things that I used to worry about before, I just don’t any more.  I know God has it under control and no matter how much I fret and worry-it doesn’t change anything.  So I hope I don’t come across as indifferent or apathetic, because I do care.  I just don’t worry about it.  That kind of PEACE can only come from God. 

Tonight we started an open prayer service at my church- nothing but prayer.  Your time, your prayer- Just you and God.  What a glorious time it was.  I have no idea how many were there because I was first there and last to leave, but Jesus was there and He prayed with me so I count that a success.  I have been very burdened for a prayer time because I don’t think we pray enough.  On Sunday our prayers are just so structured and we are always worried about time!  Tonight when I knelt I didn’t worry about anything.  Just me and Jesus working things out, and what I couldn’t work out I left for Him to do!

II Timothy 1:7

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and of sound mind.

As I knelt to pray for so many people who are affected by illnesses, heartaches, depression, hurting marriages; I could feel Jesus in that room with me!

Psalm 46:10

Be still and know that I am God.

All I had to do was to be still and listen…and He was there.  He took all of my burdens and filled me with that wonderful peace.

Romans 15:13

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

 

Isaiah 26:3

3 You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You

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