Are you looking for the Peace of God?
A few years back… Okay. More than a few years back, there was a song that included the line “Don’t worry. Be ____.” Do you remember? It seemed to indicate that a joyful attitude was the opposite of worry.
That’s not what God says.
Phil. 4:6-7 says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made know to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
God clearly says, “Don’t worry. Be PRAYERFUL. Then, you’ll get peace.”
So. the Peace of God is the opposite of worry. Think about it. It makes sense. Worry is a very human emotion. With the slightest bit of imagination, we can conjure up the most horrific scenarios. The “what if” choices that can leave us unable to function.
Or we can pray.
This week I’ve been bombarded by an assortment of difficult situations for my extended family. I have needed to pray without ceasing to lift up those I love. And I’ve still been plagued by worry. So I’ve re-examined this passage. And I went back to verse 4 which says, “Rejoice in the the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.”
That’s what’s been missing: rejoicing.
I’m singing in a cantata for Christmas. My favorite song ends “We rejoice in God!”
I have been practicing for months, and I still can’t sing that line without tears.
I rejoice in God. Do you?
by 
Always a great reminder and I like your Bible journaling.
Thanks, Hummie! Bible Journaling has really changed the time I spend in the Word.
I needed this TODAY! I know this was written during Christmas time but I needed it in April and God knew it!
My husband got a job out of state .
We have went to visit two times and come back with no direction and definitely no peace about the area /areas near the job. (even looking up to an hour away )
We are use to moving so I didnt think this would be so difficult.
Between finding a high school , house ,and a safe area it seems like each time we came back with no direction .
Then the worry starts .
We just want to be where God wants us to be .
Thank you for reminding me
Oh the journaling bible looks so neat , what kind is yours ?
Praying for peace and Gods direction .
Oh, my! I understand the worry – and panic – that comes from the pending move with unanswered questions. My Hubby is a coach, and we’ve moved and moved and moved. Praying for you. My Bible is an ESV 2 column. Thanks for stopping by.