MY WAY OR HIS

“Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all He has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7
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This is the verse that came to mind as I began to think of peace. It's unthinkable to believe we can realize peace while a tempest rages in our lives. Only in Christ are we able to find the "peace that passes all understanding."(same scripture KJV). If Jesus can say "Peace, be still" to a storm and have it obey, He can do the same in the storm in our lives. In John 14:27 Jesus says "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." As I read those words, I trust that He is not just saying them to the disciples, but He is having that conversation with me. I sometimes get caught up in reading the words, but not letting them live. The words Jesus spoke transformed the lives of the disciples. They are meant to transform me as well. If Jesus said it, I can believe it.
Lord, help me know peace that only comes from You. Let me trust You in spite of what I see.