Sufficient Grace - Some Needed Peace

Mar. 9, 2008 - Some Needed Peace

Have you ever felt in need of peace? That's what I was feeling this past week. Knowing that I needed to let go of some things that had me worried but having such a hard time doing so! Didn't help that I was sleep deprived due to a sick child. I always say there is a reason that sleep deprivation is used as a means of torture-----it's because it is effective! In my case, very effective! :) Anyways, I digress!

The Lord led me once again to John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."

Think about that. His peace. The Creator and Sustainer of the Universe cares about me enough to want to give me peace. He gives a different kind of peace than this world does. Lasting. Or should I say "everlasting"? Real. True. He loves me enough to be my Comforter, my Rock; the One I can run to when I am anxious and afraid! I know that I don't deserve this precious gift He offers, but I am so thankful that He DOES offer it! No matter what I am facing, He is there to help me through it and work in the situation for my good and His glory.

The verse above is one of my favorites. Another favorite: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Phil 4:6-7

What an amazing God we have! He is intimately involved in our lives and is so gentle and loving. Can't you just hear Him saying "My child, you don't need to be afraid. Just ask......I'm here for you! Sleep peacefully, I'll guard your heart and mind. It's ok, remember that I've got it all under control." And I'm reminded of Hezekiah in 2 Kings 19. When faced with a very real problem, he took it and put it before the Lord. He poured out his problem before the Lord, left it in the Lord's hands and the Lord answered! Without Hezekiah or anyone else's help, the Lord took care of the whole problem!

I had to do that this week. Just lay my burdens out before the Lord and ask for His help. Relinquish them to the One who knows the beginning and the end. Let Him solve it and rest in knowing that not only CAN He do it, but that He loves me enough to want to do it!

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