Our Father is said to be the Lord of peace and He graciously gives it to those who look to Him. We do not need to work for it but simply accept it as a gift. We accept it when we humbly accept that He can work all things for our good, even what we're going through right now. Give God your cares and He promises to give you His calming grace.
“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way.” 2Thess 3.16 Conversations Within” ts 9/28/2021
Learning to remain calm despite our outer circumstances is of great value. Peace of soul, and a patient attitude promote clear headed thinking. Keep your cool. Teach yourself how to stay calm until calmness is your natural state of mind.
“In your patience, possess your soul.” Jesus Conversations Within” ts 9/27/2021
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Acceptance powerfully works peace in our heart. It is not simply shrugging our shoulders and saying, “ O well, It is what it is.” The acceptance here is adjusting our expectations to the reality that God is at the helm. He will steer us through whatever storm comes our way. The present crisis cannot undo the future He has planned for us. This is the definition of security.
“You hold my lot.” Ps.16 Conversations Within” ts 9/25/2021
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Ever hear someone say, “All I want is some peace and quiet?” Much of life is the manner in which it is lived. The movement of our thoughts, words and actions can flow like a peaceful stream, or rage like a flooding river. This means that peace is how we choose to think, and how we choose to do things. In this sense we don’t find peace, we create, experience and express it.
“The ways of wisdom are pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.”Prov.3.7 Conversations Within” ts 9/24/2021
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Only in glory will we understand the full extent and effectual power of God’s grace. If humans are capable of showing mercy to an enemy, how much more God? If the parents of a murdered child can extend forgiveness to the murderer, how much more is God’s grace the great hope of us all. Do we really believe that we can be more gracious than God? In the end I believe we will all be overwhelmingly surprised by the extent of His grace.
“Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”. 1.cor.2.9 Conversations Within” ts 9/23/2021
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