"And the peace of God, which transcends all
understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:7
This verse constantly
pops up in my life. Believe me, I know how it feels to have a thousand racing
thoughts and to have your mind never at rest. I went through a tough season in
my life during my twenties. I know how Job felt (to an extent lol) when Satan
tried to get him to turn his back on God. It was a testing period that took a
lot of out of me physically, mentally, and spiritually. My family was also going
through a rough season with my dad passing, so my family did notice what I was
going through. I started having health issues and kept getting weaker by the
day, and I thought I was going to lose my mind! It was rough experience, but
God is faithful and brought me through by His grace. During that time, I had
dreams and God spoke to me about my calling. Even though I was going through so
much turmoil, God spoke to me and gave
me a heart for missions.
During this time, one of my sisters went to a church and
invited me and two of my other siblings to go with her. I had so much that happened
in my life during that time, so my mind stayed constantly worried. But one
night the pastor called for prayer, so I went up. I did not expect anything to
happen, but when the pastor prayed for me God's peace filled me! I had never
experienced anything so sweet as the peace of God as I did that moment. The
singers were worshiping, and it sounded like angels! I remember I tried to stop
worshipping, but I could not! God's presence was so strong that night! God gave
me so much peace! All the anxiety and racing thoughts stopped. His peace will
help you through anything you face too!
Go to Him and receive it! You cannot explain it, but there is nothing like the
peace of God!
- "In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety." Psalm 4:8
- "The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace." Psalm 29:11
- "I will listen to what God the LORD says; he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants— but let them not turn to folly." Psalm 85:8
- "Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble." Psalm 119:16
- "A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones." Proverbs 14:30
- "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." Isaiah 26:3
Awesome post!! Very true!! Amen. :]
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