The Peace of God

 What does it mean to have the peace of God, in our minds, hearts, spirits?  

That is a loaded question.  I like to think of it as being unique to your situation, my situation, and others.  I’d like to think that whatever we are going through as individuals is unique to us as individuals. For you it may be you have an overwhelming peace in God for His provisions for all of your needs and your family’s needs.  For our neighbor it may be having God’s peace for their job. For me, it may be several different things that I feel God’s peace in my life. 

Throughout my life I have faced some very serious, even life threatening illnesses.  Most of them came into my life as a result of one major illness/injury.  All of these resulting in surgeries to save my life.  And again I am facing a major surgery that is not related to the past illnesses.  It is just a result of normal circumstances in our lives.  However, the thought of another major surgery is hard to swallow.  That is, it is hard to swallow alone.  

You see I haven’t faced any of these alone.  I have my husband and my family with me, and my church family praying.   But most importantly I have the comfort and peace from God.  Jesus promises us we will have the understanding and peace we need to face our situations.  When His peace pours over you, it is awe inspiring, a magnificent feeling of being held by our Almighty God, and a knowing deep in your heart that all will be okay. 

”Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your graciousness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses every thought, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.“.    Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭4‬-‭7‬ ‭HCSB‬‬

 The peace of God…..  people have often commented to me or asked “how do you do it?”  I do not do it, but it is Jesus and His Holy Spirit alive in me.  Does that mean I’m not nervous before surgery?  Of course not, I am definitely nervous or anxious about it. But that nervousness or anxiousness does not control me.  I have chosen to walk with Jesus, and follow Him.  I have asked Him into my life.  He is invited, I invited Him in.  That means I have chosen Jesus to be my Lord and Savior.  And with that invitation to Jesus also came all that He has for me.  The miracles, the provisions, the answers to prayers, His protection over my life, and many many more promises from Jesus.  

Whatever you are struggling with,  hand it over to Jesus.  Whatever fear you have, give it to Him.  He wants to pour His love into us.  He wants to comfort us.  He loves us so very much!  

Give your cares over to Jesus.  Let him comfort you always.