Tag Archive for: Peace

Soaking Up God’s Goodness

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On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.” (John 7:37-38)

Every time I read Scripture, I want to absorb as much as possible.  My desire is to soak up all God’s goodness, His faithfulness, His mercy, His love, and so much more.  I want to soak it up, so that when people squeeze me… The goodness of God comes out.  I pray that I will become a living sponge for the things of God.

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Jehovah Shalom, My Peace

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There is no one holy like the LORD; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God. (1 Samuel 2:2)

Here are the names of God that we have studied so far:

1.  Elohim ~ God is the All-Powerful One, He is the Creator.

2.  El Roi ~ The God who sees me.

3.  El Shaddai ~ The All Sufficient One, God Almighty.

4.  Immanuel ~ God with us.

5.  Jehovah Jireh ~ The Lord will provide.

6.  Jehovah Mekaddishkem ~ The Lord who sanctifies.

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Beautiful Reflection

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Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7)

I love this picture!  It makes me think about what my reflection looks like.  Am I reflecting the Father in my thoughts, my words, and my actions?  If not, what needs to change.  How can I better reflect the One who knows me, who sees me, who loves me?  How can I better reflect the work done on the cross for me?

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Instrument of His Peace

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You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord the Lord is the Rock eternal. (Isaiah 26:3-4)

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;

Where there is hatred, let me sow love;

Where there is injury, pardon;

Where there is doubt, faith;

Where there is despair, hope;

Where there is darkness, light;

Where there is sadness, joy.

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More than a Picture

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I have told you all this so that you may have ‘peace’ in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. (John 16:33, NLT)

Perfect Peace

Author Unknown, Source:  E-Mail Ministry

 

God always brings perfect peace to our lives!

There once was a King who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists tried. The King looked at all the pictures, but there were only two he really liked and he had to choose between them.

One picture was of a calm lake. The lake was a perfect mirror for peaceful towering mountains were all around it. Overhead was a blue sky with fluffy white clouds. All who saw this picture thought that it was a perfect picture of peace.

The other picture had mountains too. But these were rugged and bare. Above was an angry sky from which rain fell, in which lightening played. Down the side of the mountain tumbled a foaming waterfall. This did not look peaceful at all.

But when the King looked, he saw behind the waterfall a tiny bush growing in a crack in the rock. In the bush a mother bird had built her nest. There, in the midst of the rush of angry water, sat the mother bird on her nest … perfect peace.

Which picture do you think won the prize?

The King chose the second picture.

Do you know why?

“Because,” explained the King, “peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. Peace means to be in the midst of all those things and still be calm in your heart. That is the real meaning of peace.”

My life is a lot like the second picture in this story.  Just when I think I’m about to get a break, the storm clouds start to form, the lightning strikes, and the rain starts to pour.  Not to worry though, God is there to provide His perfect peace.  There is no storm, no cloud, no lighting strike, and no amount of rain that can keep God from being Master over my life!  He is Lord!  In fact God has promised His peace which passes all understanding.  May God’s peace be constant in your life!

Dear Father God, Thank You for Your peace that passes all understanding!  I rest in knowing that You are in control.  My life is in Your hands!

Thankful for God’s Perfect Peace,
Sarah