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john 14:27 and peace
John 14:27 reads:
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
I must confess, I have not felt very peaceful lately. I’ve been worried about one thing or another, situations that are far beyond my control. Turmoil has been the most prevalent feeling in my life recently. My heart has been troubled, and I have been afraid.
Yesterday God kept pointing out to me all the times that He has said that He already has everything planned out, that He cares about me, I should shelter under His wings, and that no matter what happens He will use it for my good. He knows everything that goes on in my life, in my head and in my heart. He knows the number of hairs on my head (which also makes me believe He knows exactly how many hairs I lose every single time I run my fingers or a brush through my hair!) ~ even the number of hairs on my head is important to Him. He is concerned with the minutia and the monumental.
I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. ~ John 16:33
Peace, peace, peace. That’s what I’m concentrating on. God’s Word is full of reminders of His peace. In Christ we (I) find peace and joy ~ in the world, trouble and affliction. But the victory belongs to Christ. Praise Him, and all glory be to God!
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This has been going through my mind as well. I’ve gone back to Matthew 6. It all seems to boil down to two questions for me; do I believe in my God’s promises or not, and am I willing to let God use my life to His glory- in complete trust?
Thanks for reminding me of the passages on Peace.