Peace That Passes Understanding
Good Morning my Friends,
I recently read in my Jesus Calling devotional “Understanding will never bring you Peace. That’s why I have instructed you to trust in me, not in your understanding.”
I am a master at trying to figure things out. I include the Lord, but it is to say: “why Lord?” Instead of Proverbs 3:5,6 NLT “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”
I have questioned why this Pandemic has carried on so long? Why life can be so difficult at times? Why, why, why? It gets me nowhere. If I figure out one thing, there is always another thing to question.
I can pray and ask for understanding but the understanding God gives me may be different than me trying to figure out a situation and “understand” it from my limited perspective. This past week I thought I had figured out a solution to a problem. I “forgot” to pray and ask God’s advice. Really, I just wanted to do it my way. It turned out disastrous. I will reap the consequences for some time. Proverbs 21:30 NLT “No human wisdom or understanding or plan can stand against the Lord” I should have read this a week ago! Psalms 119:73 NLT “You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands” Proverbs 2:6 NLT “For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”
Peace is possible, if we trust that God always wants the best for us.
2 Thessalonians 3:16 Amp “Now may the Lord of peace Himself grant you His peace at all times and in every way [that peace and spiritual well-being that comes to those who walk with Him, regardless of life’s circumstances].
Philippians 4:7 Amp “And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and you minds in Christ Jesus [is yours]”
On a lighter note, I am claiming Genesis 15:15 NLT “As for you, you will die in peace and be buried at a ripe old age.” And I pray it for you as well!
️❤️ Sharon Charvet
Women's Ministry Leader
Foothills Foursquare Church
email: womens.foothills4sq@gmail.com
Monroe, Washington
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