Healing Peace

Tuesday, November 21, 2023 (4:13 a.m.)

Blessed God,

The word balance keeps coming up.

(4:31 a.m.)

Thank You that as I look to read and learn more about finding balance with You I find several related topics. BALANCE (see Wholeness). WHOLENESS (see also Healing, Peace).

(4:44 a.m.)

How I love the ways You steer my thinking Blessed Father. I come before You thinking I want one thing [balance] and You offer me so very much more.

2 Peter 1:2-9

2 Corinthians 9:8

Deuteronomy 1:11

Isaiah 9:6-7 hope/salvation

Romans 5:1-5 joy/contentment

Philippians 4:7

Peace of God = deep, abiding sense of security, comfort and assurance

(4:54 a.m.)

Reading “The Healing Benefits Of Embracing The Peace Of God” at biblekeeper.com I attest to its truth! Clearly stated, Your peace is rooted in Your character and Your presence. It’s spiritual. An “internal experience of well-being, tranquility, and assurance.” Independent of our circumstances or material possessions, Your peace goes far beyond the obvious.

This post points to Your Truth. “Even amid difficult times, we can trust that God is still good and that He will work out His purposes for us.” Thank You Father for leading us and guiding us. Enabling and empowering us to act on and live by Your Word.

Colossians 3:14-15. “Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.”

(5:34 a.m.)

Dearest God,

I was able to lovingly, readily and easily adjust to a radically unexpected change of plans yesterday. You provided every single adjustment necessary for me to kindly state then firmly stand on what I believed needed to take place.

I had no interest in knowing, understanding or learning of any behind the scenes details. You allowed me to accept the immediate situation at hand. One preteen didn’t care what he did and the other desperately wanted to stay home. In pajamas.

Thank You for all You provided Lord. Patience. Kindness. Love. Joy. Peace. Gentleness. It all came from You.

(6:07 a.m.)

On the long ride home afterwards, I heard myself say out loud how much I now prefer letting situations play themselves out compared to the amount of time I used to waste trying to control all aspects of every circumstance. Lord God, You are doing this work in me. With. By. Through. And for me. I am so grateful to be in Your control. Thank You Father.

Healing peace. Yes! Turn to You. Depend on the Truth and promises of Your Word. Know You. Trust You. Believe in You. This is the way to Your healing peace.

Not knowing how to address an upsetting behavior of the past just the other night, I actually said, “I’m going to stop talking now.” No malice. No motive of “I’ll show you.” Just a matter of fact opportunity to withdraw from futility.

You used it to bless us Father. Both of us taking days to find the words we could use to “speak the truth in love” (Ephesians 4:15). There was no desire to point out the other’s fault. Just a giant desire of reconciliation. Your healing peace.

Blessed God, I ask (Matthew 7:7) You to use me exactly as You know is best. Seeking balance. And finding Your healing peace. Do all You must. Continue teaching us to love You, others and ourselves as You would have us. With all of our hearts, souls, minds and strength (Mark 12:30-31).

We love You. We need, trust and want to honor You. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

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