Philippians 4:6-7 (Worldwide English (New Testament))
6 Do not worry about anything. Talk to God about everything. Thank him for what you have. Ask him for what you need.
7 Then God will give you peace, a peace which is too wonderful to understand. That peace will keep your hearts and minds safe as you trust in Christ Jesus.
Have you ever known someone who had so much peace that you couldn't understand it?
They seem to never be rattled by anything. If you could just have that kind of peace you think you would have it made. You can and you will.
God gave us His blueprint for peace.
1. Don't worry about anything.
2. Talk to Him about everything.
3. Thank Him for what you have.
4. Ask Him for what you need.
Put it into practice in your life. It's all about God. Do you believe Him, love Him, trust Him? God can astound you with His peace if you let Him. You may not understand it but you'll thank God for it. When you have His peace you should share it with others and amaze them by giving them:
a peace of your mind.
A dear friend of our family died of cancer this morning. The disease was very hard on her physically but she had that amazing peace throughout the ordeal. She entered into His arms and is now with Him. Thank you, Jeannette for being that example of Whose you are.
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Friday, May 15, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Do You Understand?
Proverbs 3:5-6
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.
Have you ever thought about a situation and had it all figured out, only to have it turn out completely different than what you imagined?
It's our nature to control things, we have remote controls for everything. We push a button and we can quickly change things. Pretty easy.
It's not as easy when it comes to people and situations. If we can't change it then we want to understand it. If we can't justify it with our own wisdom then it won't ease our minds. If the situation seems impossible then there is no hope from our point of view.
God's way is much different. Trust Him with all that you are, your heart mind and being, and He will take care of you.
How can you do that when you don't even trust yourself?
Talk to Him about everything and let Him show you what to do. It takes time and can't be rushed. You can't do it remotely, you have to meet Him where you are. When you put your trust in Him, you'll be astonished at what will happen.
Do you understand?
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.
Have you ever thought about a situation and had it all figured out, only to have it turn out completely different than what you imagined?
It's our nature to control things, we have remote controls for everything. We push a button and we can quickly change things. Pretty easy.
It's not as easy when it comes to people and situations. If we can't change it then we want to understand it. If we can't justify it with our own wisdom then it won't ease our minds. If the situation seems impossible then there is no hope from our point of view.
God's way is much different. Trust Him with all that you are, your heart mind and being, and He will take care of you.
How can you do that when you don't even trust yourself?
Talk to Him about everything and let Him show you what to do. It takes time and can't be rushed. You can't do it remotely, you have to meet Him where you are. When you put your trust in Him, you'll be astonished at what will happen.
Do you understand?
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