Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. [Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.] - John 14:27 (AMP)
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Living in Peace
It's About Choice and Trust
Scripture
We must refuse to live our lives trying to figure everything out all of the time. I’ve learned this firsthand. In the early years of my ministry, I was constantly frustrated because I was trying to figure everything out. I thought I just had to know how things were going to work out. I worried, reasoned, and wondered all day every day, and it was useless.
My husband, Dave, found it easy to trust God. He would simply cast his care and say that God would take care of it. Dave enjoyed his life while he patiently waited on God. What a great example he was for me!
We can choose to live in peace. We don’t have to allow ourselves to be agitated and disturbed. Isn’t that good news? Whatever you’re waiting for today, use your quiet time with God to choose peace. God is going to bring His perfect plan to pass in your life. Relax and enjoy the journey.
Today’s Thought:
Don’t forfeit your peace worrying about things you can’t change and trying to make things happen that only God can make happen.
To read: Luke 12:22–23; Philippians 4:6–7
Prayer
God, thank You for taking care of me, and for wanting to hear all the things on my mind. Help me lean on You today, choose peace, and let You do what You do best: be God. In Jesus’ name, amen.
