WONDERFUL PEACE

 

John 14:27

"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." NIV

"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." KJV

Peace! What is that? In this world the best we can hope for is a little quiet time from the noise and clamor. Jesus gives us His peace. This is a peace that cannot come from anywhere but Him and He has lavishly poured it out on us because He loves us. However, we have to accept it with humble hearts and gratitude. Then we will be able to experience that awesome peace within that never hides or goes away no matter what is going on around us. If we keep our eyes on Him and acknowledge His peace within us, all our fears and inner struggles will fade away. The power and presence of His peace will guard us and keep us in Him. In Him, there is love, peace, and joy.

Heavenly Father, we seem to let the troubles of this world overpower our hearts and minds, and we worry and fret about tomorrow. Forgive us for not accepting Your gracious gift of peace that You long for us to have. Clear our minds of the clatter and fears of this world and help us soak up Your wonderful peace, so that it will rule in our hearts, not fear and worries. In Jesus' holy name we pray, Amen.

           

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Daily Grace

Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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BEING KEPT FOR HIS RETURN

We are in a position in which we must pray for God to do for us that
which we cannot do for ourselves. By way of His unfathomable peace,
He will set us apart, making us holy. He will give us a clean conscience,
a bodily temple worthy of the indwelling of His Holy Spirit, and a spirit
that hungers for and seeks to obey Him. Then, when He comes back for
His Church, we will be ready, without spot or wrinkle.

Heavenly Father, give us your peace and set us apart, making us holy
through and through so that we will be found ready when you come for
your Church. In Jesus' name.

Read 1 Thessalonians 5:23

"May God Himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." (NIV)

"And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your
whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming
of our Lord Jesus Christ." (KJV)

    
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GOD'S PEACE

Peace is not merely the absence of conflict or unrest. Peace for
God's people comes when we are all in one accord, each of us
aligning ourselves with Him. Peace comes to us in knowing that
God is with us always and evermore.

Heavenly Father, we thank you for your peace and eternal presence
with us. Help us to stay attuned to you so that we will be at peace
with you and with our brothers and sisters in Christ. In Jesus' name.

Read 2 Thessalonians 3:16

"Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and
in every way. The Lord be with all of you." (NIV)

"Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means.
The Lord be with you all." (KJV)

     
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