Posts with the category “peace”

The Blessing of God’s PeaceWhen we sow peace, the light of Jesus shines into the world.To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout.The Bible reveals to us who God is, and one important aspect of His character is that the Lord loves peace and wants it to fill the earth. Read Jesus’ promise in John’s gospel: “Peace I leave with you; My peace I giv...  Read More

God Promises His ComfortThere is only one constant in this ever-changing world, and that’s the character of our heavenly Father. The very earth itself is undergoing changes constantly. What seems the most immovable now will one day be done away with. But God is unchanging. God is unwavering. He’s completely faithful and committed to seeing through the promises he’s made you. As we look this week a...  Read More

How many days a week do you feel like life is just too complicated? Even if it isn't, it does not take us long to make things complicated. Human beings just have this ability to ramp up everything to the next level.I once tried to plan a simple party...I was going to invite two couples who we are close to, grill hot dogs and hamburgers, and just sit around and hang out. Sounds good, right?Well, in...  Read More

Dear Fear,I only refer to you as “dear” because of our long‑term, intimate relationship, and certainly not because you are dear to me in any way. In fact, you have been a tormenting influence from start to finish. You have told me lies and prevented me from doing the things I wanted to do and should have done.You are indeed a miserable, wretched companion and one that I no longer am willing to be ...  Read More

“Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10).We live in a world where chaos abounds and we want to feel secure when things are uncertain all around us .With the knowledge of this blessed truth we can be calm in times of trouble. We understand and have experienced a lot of storms in our area the last couple of years.  It seems like almost every few weeks a tornado comes near our area and causes...  Read More

"Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you" (1 Peter 5:7).The phrase “cast your care” is something many people misinterpret. Most think it comes by turning problems over to God; He will take it away or solve the issue to our liking.Casting your care means we do our part, as much as we can, and then turn it over to God to do as He sees fit.  We then abide by His decisions.  It means we...  Read More

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. A righteous man may have many troubles but the Lord delivers him from them all." Psalm 34:18-19I don’t know about you but this gives me a hope and peace that is indescribable. In this Psalm, David has isolated himself and was living in fear.  We have all recently experienced a lot of fear with the unknown of COVID 1...  Read More