BE BLESSTIFIED!
HEY! WHERE’D THAT PEACE COME FROM?Original, daily devotionals, inspiration and more from a fresh, "Hey! I never thought about it like that before" perspective.
God always answers prayer…and usually it comes suddenly.
There have been times I was greatly troubled to the point that found it difficult to enjoy anything else.
Even in a happy moment, I might laugh… and then rushing to the front of my mind comes the thought..
In the midst of this trouble I pray to God for peace, which doesn’t always come immediately. As I continue in prayer,
I consider my troubling situations.
I think of how good God is to me, EVEN with the trouble I’m experiencing.
I think of all of the things that COULD go wrong…that haven’t.
I think of ALL of the things God has ALREADY brought me through.
That’s when I stop and thank Him for just for being God…for His unfailing love, even when mine fails…for His faithfulness even when I’m unfaithful to Him. And, I realize, what does God get out of being faithful to me? Thank you Lord!
Then it happens…suddenly. Like the SON breaking through the cloud of my troubles!Yes, I’m sitting here thinking about my trouble…and I notice it. I find myself saying…
God has poured His peace into my heart, and even though my trouble is still there. Even though I’m thinking about it…I feel at peace.
Peace is one of God’s awesome promises. He will give it to us.
If we PRAY…just ask Him.
If we’re PERSISTENT…continue to ask Him.
If we’re PATIENT…They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength (another promise) Isaiah 40:31.
If we PRAISE…Continue to thank God and praise Him while you wait.
Then suddenly, out of nowhere. When you least expect it, but most need it…He will give you His PEACE.
Philippians 4:7 (NKJV)
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
So, to answer my own question…”Hey! Where’d that peace come from?!”
It came from PRAYER, PERSISTENCE, PATIENCE & PRAISE…
BE BLESSTIFIED!
Amen Brother check out this Bible Verse and Passage. Philippians 4 New King James Version (NKJV)
Be Anxious for Nothing; Think These Thoughts
4 Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved.
Be United, Joyful, and in Prayer
2 I implore Euodia and I implore Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 [a]And I urge you also, true companion, help these women who labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!
5 Let your [b]gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.
6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Meditate on These Things
8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. 9 The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.
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Yes! I love verse 7!
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Can the the Lord teach us through a article or just His Word can I share an article I got with you?
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Yes you can. I think God speaks to us in many ways, it just has to always align with His word.
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Ok here it is. https://odb.org/?utm_source=SilverpopMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ODB%20061418%2003&utm_content
I agree it must align with His Word.
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Thanks for the great reminder and encouragement.
Love this: “It came from PRAYER, PERSISTENCE, PATIENCE & PRAISE…”
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God bless you my friend!
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His peace made us Peace Ambassadors. Peace to you.
Nice article.
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God bless.
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FTA ” Even in a happy moment, I might laugh… and then rushing to the front of my mind comes the thought, “REMEMBER ME!!!” I’m your trouble and I haven’t gone ANYWHERE!!!”
I had to laugh when I read those words, how true !😊
Great post!
God bless you!
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Thanks Crissy. God bless you too!
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Reblogged this on Truth in Palmyra and commented:
I agree so much with this. Sometimes it seems hard to find that peace, but if we keep talking to our Father, eventually it will come. Great words here, brother.
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Thanks my friend!
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Most welcome!
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Nice write-up!
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Thanks! To God be the glory!
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