We can and do. When you experience its affects you will never doubt or question it again. It is a peace that passes all understanding. It is inexplicable. But it is not unattainable. It isn't earned, bought or bargained for. The Lord just gives it, and one day you are sitting in a quiet place perhaps, or in the midst of incredible crisis and you suddenly realize that although by all natural laws and reasoning you should be panicked, you should be upset - you aren't. YOU ARE NOT IN THE LEAST BIT CONCERNED ABOUT CIRCUMSTANCES BUT INSTEAD YOU HAVE A QUIET SENSE OF PEACE AND HOPE AND ASSURANCE DEEP WITHIN YOU.
I cannot tell you the how or why, but I will share this with you. I am in the midst of what would "normally" be a very difficult emotional and upsetting time with one of my children. Heap onto that the stresses and strains of moving, major life changes occurring, major ministry changes coming and the natural order of life changes for a woman in her early 50's.
I should be a mess! I sat down this morning and prayed, calmly, firmly and with faith. And then it hit me in the most wonderful way:
I AM COMPLETELY AND UTTERLY AT PEACE IN MY HEART.
Thank you Lord! I praise Your Holy Name and give you all the glory. Thank you for the total peace that passes all my understanding but which I so desperately had need of.
I can only tell you this and pray it encourages you - Abandon yourself to the Lord. It is a bit unnerving, taking that first step and sticking to that decision. You will be thankful. For He is Faithful.
And how is your week coming along? I would LOVE to hear from you - leave a comment, send a prayer request or just say "hi!"
and may the God of all peace be gracious to you now and in every time of your need.
Pastor Marie
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