We CAN choose to stay in peace
When anything other comes to tug at our soul and torment our mind may we recognise it for what it is and also where it comes from
Those names strivings, depression, anxiety, fear, doubt and those others are not part of God’s kingdom nor his character.
So when these try to attach themselves to us...let us not accept it, but instead fight against being overtaken.
We use our spiritual and not carnal weapons and we take authority IN THE NAME OF JESUS.
Let's meditate on the scripture verse which speaks to God's peace
Isaiah 26
3"You will keep in [b]perfect and constant peace the one whose mind is steadfast [that is, committed and focused on You—in both [c]inclination and character],
Because he trusts and takes refuge in You [with hope and confident expectation].
4"Trust [confidently] in the Lord forever [He is your fortress, your shield, your banner],
For the Lord God is an everlasting Rock [the Rock of Ages].
God will keep us in peace
As we choose to:
1 Keep our focus on him
2 Confidently trust him
Who else can we turn to?
Who else will help us?
God himself
Run to him today. You will find refuge in him
And most of all you will find the peace that passeth all understanding
Phillipians 4:4 - 7
4 Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, take pleasure in Him]; again I will say, rejoice!(B)5 Let your gentle spirit [your graciousness, unselfishness, mercy, tolerance, and patience] be known to all people. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God. 7 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 your minds in Christ Jesus [is yours].(C)
Now don't condemn yourself if you ever feel depressed, anxious or fearful, we all at some time or other will wrestle with those emotions.
Recognise it is not of God, do not feed it or accept it.
Have a made up mind you can't stay in that place, because we can't miss God in this particular season. There is so much he requires of us.
I bless you and ask God to give you HIS peace no matter what is going on in your life.
In Jesus name
Amen
Walk good in Christ
Till we meet again
Pastor J
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