Ephesians 2:14 For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility…
I worry about so many things–strained relationships, forgetting important dates, the health and well being of those I love and care for, attitudes that I may or may not encounter. I’ve been a worrier all my life but everything seems so much more imposing at present. It’s exhausting. Ironically, the only time I don’t feel drowned in worry is when I am encouraging others.
John 16:33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
For some reason, even though I am too consumed with my own worries to make room for the peace of Jesus, when I am reminding someone who is struggling of His love, His mercy, His peace, I am able to feel it, at least for a minute. Jesus, Help me.
2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.
Lord, You don’t want me to be consumed with worry. I know this. You don’t want me to only feel Your peace when I am sharing it with others. I don’t want these things either, and yet, they loom so large at present. YOU are my peace, Lord. YOU have overcome this world. YOU can give me peace at all times in every way. Help me to keep my mind stayed on YOU, Lord. I do trust in You. Help me, Jesus. Amen.
Isaiah 26:3 You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.
Have a blessed day.
Oh my, it is as if you have been given a window into my whole being. We are the same. I thank for the scripture and the reminders. We are certainly on a journey – works in process – together He leads us. Have a blessed day.