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Are you experiencing peace in the midst of all that is going on in the world today?
Or are you being weighed down by the “what ifs”?
What if … things in your tiny corner of the world spin out of your control?
What if … you or someone you love gets sick?
What if … you lose your job?
What if … just getting your basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter is threatened?
What if … ?
The list could go on and on.
But if you are a believer in Christ, the what ifs don’t have to weigh you down (Matt. 11:28).
You can experience peace that passes all worldly understanding, even in the midst of turmoil and tragedy (Phil. 4:7).
And it’s simply because the Prince of Peace Himself lives in you (Isa. 9:6; Eph. 2:14).
Not only that, but you are forever safely sealed inside of Him who is your Peace (2 Cor. 1:22; Eph. 1:13; 4:30).
He is your eternal Source of peace that is not of this world (John 17:14).
He is the Anchor of your soul in the midst of this temporary time realm (Heb. 6:19).
And more than anything, He wants you to rest in knowing that—regardless of the circumstances that are coming at you in this world—His powerful, loving presence within you has overcome this world (John 16:33).
And because you are forever united with His overcoming life, you, too, are an overcomer (1 John 5:5).
So, today, fix your eyes on Him who is your Peace and let Him calm your anxious soul with His Words of truth:
“My treasure, everything I do and allow in your life finds its source in My sovereign love and care for you.”
“I am in control.”
“You can rest in knowing that—even though there are times in your life when it looks like everything is out of control—nothing escapes My superintending guidance.”
“I have established My throne in the heavens, and My sovereignty rules over all. I do whatever I please.”
“No one can ward off My hand or question My actions.”
“You will experience a peace that surpasses all human comprehension when you realize that neither the most minuscule details of your life nor its most pressing issues escape My loving attention.”
“If I am sovereign over all of my creation, then don’t you think that I am well able to manage every aspect of your life in My perfect timing?”
“In order for you to experience My peace in this world, you will need to relinquish the fleshly desire to have everything figured out. “
“The mind of man plans his way, but I direct his steps.”
“I alone hold all the answers to your most troubling questions.”
“And if I want you to know something, I will reveal it to you.”
“The peace you experience in this world is not found in Me giving you all the answers to your every question.”
“It will flow like a gentle river through your soul when you are resting in the truth that I am working all things together for your good, no matter what.”
Today’s post is an excerpt from my book, Fifty Days in His Pursuing Love Devotional: Getting to Know the One Who Loved You First and Loves You Most.
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