Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14: 27
That is what I experienced for the first time in a long time the other day. I had been praying for a situation that didn't really involve me, but concerned me because I love those involved. So I faithfully prayed and was rewarded with a wonderful peace about the situation.
Now I don't know exactly how my prayer was answered, but it really doesn't matter. God has let me know that He will take care of it and I don't need to worry, which I tend to do. Even if it is something that is not my problem. In Philippians 4:6-7 it says, "Do not worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. (7) Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus". I have to remind myself of this verse a lot.
Why is it that we read God's promises, and the Bible tells us over and over again, don't worry, God will take care of it; and then we worry about everything? I don't understand me or anyone else for that matter. Again, looking back at the Israelites, they were constantly worrying about where the food would come from, which God provided abundantly. Then, where is the water, which God made available out of rocks. They worried about protection from the other people whose lands they were pass through, God protected them.
Even Abraham and Issac worried. When Abraham went through Egypt he told Sarah to tell everyone she was his sister so he would be treated well and not killed for her because she was a beautiful woman. Issac did the same thing. God would have protected them, in face He still did because the king was a little upset about it since he did think she was beautiful and wanted her for his own.
I guess this is something I really need to work on and I need God's help to do it.
Dear Father,
Thank you for the peace and the answer to my prayer. Help me Father to not worry but take it to You and leave it with Your.
In Jesus Name,
Amen
That is what I experienced for the first time in a long time the other day. I had been praying for a situation that didn't really involve me, but concerned me because I love those involved. So I faithfully prayed and was rewarded with a wonderful peace about the situation.
What a wonderful feeling to feel that wonderful peace that passes all understanding. Why don't I listen and follow directions more often? Hmmmm, kids do the same thing and I wonder the same about them. I guess it is the human condition. Think about the Israelites wandering in the desert for forty years. Plus they added whining and complaining. Wow, the Bible really steps on my toes. But, that is a good thing because it makes me grow in Christ and that is what I want most of all.
Now I don't know exactly how my prayer was answered, but it really doesn't matter. God has let me know that He will take care of it and I don't need to worry, which I tend to do. Even if it is something that is not my problem. In Philippians 4:6-7 it says, "Do not worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. (7) Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus". I have to remind myself of this verse a lot.
Why is it that we read God's promises, and the Bible tells us over and over again, don't worry, God will take care of it; and then we worry about everything? I don't understand me or anyone else for that matter. Again, looking back at the Israelites, they were constantly worrying about where the food would come from, which God provided abundantly. Then, where is the water, which God made available out of rocks. They worried about protection from the other people whose lands they were pass through, God protected them.
Even Abraham and Issac worried. When Abraham went through Egypt he told Sarah to tell everyone she was his sister so he would be treated well and not killed for her because she was a beautiful woman. Issac did the same thing. God would have protected them, in face He still did because the king was a little upset about it since he did think she was beautiful and wanted her for his own.
I guess this is something I really need to work on and I need God's help to do it.
Dear Father,
Thank you for the peace and the answer to my prayer. Help me Father to not worry but take it to You and leave it with Your.
In Jesus Name,
Amen
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