Family, sometimes I find myself in situations where there is no handbook or directions to go by in order to make a tough decision. My only barometer is the peace I feel in my spirit.
The only time I know that I have made the correct decision is when the Peace of God settles in my soul.
What is it about the peace of God? Why is it such a powerful force?
In the fourth chapter of the Gospel of Mark is the account of Jesus calming the wind and the sea just by saying these three simple words..”Peace…Be….Still”.
Scripture Passage of the Day
Mark 4:37-39 New King James Version 37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling. 38 But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. And they awoke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?”
39 Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
Let Us Pray
Spirit of the Living God, thank you for allowing your peace to be our quiet place. It is your peace and presence that always assures us that you are with us, no matter what storms or kaos we may be facing. All we have to do is stand firm in our faith, knowing that you are always here. In your name we pray.
And we let it be…And so it is…
Amen, Amen, and Amen
Video of the Day
Vanessa Bell Armstrong – Peace Be Still (Lyric Video)
I pray this week’s letter finds you abiding in the perfect peace of our Lord. The same peace that calmed the storm, just by Jesus speaking to it by saying, “Peace, Be still.”
One thing that stays consistently true is that life can and does throw us curve balls. The term people are using now is, “Life be lifing.” Which essentially means that they have faced some challenges and hurdles, but they are still standing. Whenever I hear someone say that, I say a quiet “Amen” in agreement.
Right now, I am facing a very LOUD ticking clock to find a site to work at in order to complete my Clinical Mental Counseling requirements for Masters degree. This part of my educational journey has been so difficult. I have to have my site paperwork in by October 13th. The site I was going to work with changed their minds last minute, and now I have only a month to find a new site.
I’m trying to stay focused and stand on the peace of God that tells me it’s going to be ok. Please be in prayer that I would connect with the right organization in order to fulfill my graduation requirements of three semesters of Practicum and Internship for a total of 700 hours.
If I had not seen God’s provision and faithfulness before, I would be worried, but I have personally seen God come through for me time and time again. I know God to be a promise keeper.
So, I speak out into the atmosphere and say this:
“I trust you, Lord. Allow the right company to be illuminated in my spirit so that I will know it is the place you have chosen just for me. Allow me to have favor in their eyes.I rebuke any stumbling blocks, or traps, set by the enemy I WILL be still and know that you are in complete control and you are right here with me, Amen.”
Scriptures of Peace
Mark 4:35-41
Modern English Version
The Calming of a Storm
35 That same day, when the evening came, He said to them, “Let us go cross to the other side.” 36 When they had sent the crowd away, they took Him in the boat just as He was. There were also other little boats with Him. 37 A great wind storm arose, and the waves splashed into the boat, so that it was now filling the boat. 38 He was in the stern asleep on a pillow. They woke Him and said, “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?”
39 He rose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” Then the wind ceased and there was a great calm.
40 He said to them, “Why are you so fearful? How is that you have no faith?”
41 They feared greatly and said to one another, “What kind of Man is He, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”
Family, yes, life can throw us some serious curve balls. Life is lifing right now, but I stand on one thing my mother always tells me, “Remember, Marcia, we don’t serve no weak God.” This is the reminder I have for all of us. Don’t look at the storm. Focus on God. It is through us standing in the power of Jesus that we can rebuke the wind and speak to our storm by saying, “Peace, be still.”
I love you all with the amazing and everlasting love of Jesus Christ, who is our Savior, Redeemer, and Lord.
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