Peace

Psalm 72:3
The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righteousness.

Peace. People hunger for peace. Nations strive for peace. Why is it so elusive?

Isaiah 26:3
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

Apart from the Lord, there is no peace. The less our trust in the Lord, the less our Peace.

John 14:27
Jesus said - Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid

The peace Jesus leaves us is the fullness of a life without fear - if we keep our mind stayed on Him and trust him.

The opposite of peace is not war - but fear which leads to worry, anger, hate. and ultimately separation from God.

Peace from the Lord calms the heart, allows us to rise above the circumstances of life, and overcome the enemy who desires to stir up strife among the brethren.

Keep your mind on the Lord, Trust him, and walk in Peace.

Earthquakes, Hurricanes, and Drought - Oh My!

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

Add to the natural disasters, the economic, social, and moral troubles and this world is a really rough ride.

Good News = In Christ we are not alone. Even when my mind spins, I know in my spirit there is a connection to God. His Holy Spirit resides in me.

And I have but to switch from my mind of flesh to that of the Spirit and I am in touch with the Great I AM, my Father in heaven.

His peace rises above the fiercest storm, the rockingest earthquake, or the driest drought. His peace reminds me that He is always with me.

He is my provider even when the economy is tumbling.

He is my High Tower even when the mobs have gone mad.

He is the Truth even when the world clamors to make good evil and evil good.

In Him, there is always peace.

DAY 155

Peaceful morning.

Psalm 34:14
Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

Pursue peace. How do we do that? Many times I think peace is out of my control. But is it? Are there things we can do to walk in His Peace?

Here are some ways to pursue His peace.

*The above verse says to depart from evil and do good.

Psalm 37:11
But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

*Be meek, submitting unto the Lord.

Proverbs 3:1-3

¹My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:

²For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.

*Keep His commandments close to your heart.

Go after peace, pursue it, and delight in His goodness.

DAY 137

Storm clouds and storms all around.

Colossians 3:15
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful

And how do we do that? Everywhere we look, problems wave their hands demanding attention.

Where is the peace?

Psalm 34:14
Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

Psalm 119:165
Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them

Proverbs 16:7
When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him

Isaiah 26:3
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

Romans 8:6
For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

Let us keep our minds on the things of God, His goodness, and trust Him. Be thankful in all things, turning our minds from the idea of lack that the enemy preaches - and realize that God is good all the time. Grace, grace, and more grace be upon us as we learn to walk in His peace.