John 14:27a Peace I leave with you;
Today’s scripture is John 14:15-31, but verse 27 captures my heart, probably because I spend a lot of time worrying, fretting, planning, when what I really want is to feel His peace, a peace He gives freely. So why do I worry and fret and plan so?
John 14:27b …my peace I give you….
I realized as I was separating the verse to write that it makes a good mindful/intentional breathing exercise. Breathe in, “Peace I leave with you”. Breathe out, “…my peace I give you….” Breathe in, “…I do not give to you….” Breathe out, “…as the world gives….” Breathe in, “…Do not let your hearts be troubled….” Breathe out, “…and do not be afraid.”
John 14:27c …I do not give to you as the world gives….
Lord, I feel like I spend a lot of my life chasing Your peace, yet You freely give it if I will just slow down and center myself on You. Forgive me. Help me to be intentional when it comes to my relationship with You. Help me to breathe in Your grace, Your peace, and Your love. Help me to shine Your light for all. Amen.
John 14:27d …Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Have a blessed day.
Absolutely beautiful and much needed today (as my to do list sits on the table beside me – and I could almost cry st the magnitude of it all). I am printing this devotion so I can keep it with me as God’s reminder for me to breathe and rest in Him. Thanking God for what He places on your heart.