Saturday, November 20, 2010

Where's the PEACE?

Refuse to allow frustration and impatience to rule. There is no evidence of faith or trust in God when we react based on our emotions.

Rise above the circumstances that have made you angry, or fearful, or caused you to doubt and establish peace in your heart by focusing on the truth in the Word. Then, you can find wisdom and direction for dealing with your...problem.

God pours out wisdom liberally (James 1:5-8) if you will set your heart and mind on trusting Him to show you the way.

In fact, reading the first three chapters of James will build your faith and sharpen your resolve in these areas.

If you discover the wise thing to do is simply to wait and trust Him to work things out in His way and in His time, the Word will again be living and active for you! Philippians 4:6-7 says, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Repeat this to yourself. Repeat it out loud. Do what it says. Peace will return.

God has established peace for us and we will be kept in it when we trust Him. (Isaiah 26:3 & 12)