“He is not the God of disorder [confusion] but of peace…”
I Corinthians 14:33
Finding peace in your day. For most of us, there are times when we feel like we are in control and have perfect peace. Life is good, and things seem to be good. Peace within ourselves, serenity, and unity with others prevail, and all is well. Hopefully these times are treasured by most—if we notice them and are able to enjoy and embrace them, as we traverse along this journey called life.
In essence, when we are comfortable, and likely feeling in a state of well-being in mind and spirit, all seems calm in our mind and soul. During these peaceful times, it is easy to be upbeat, sleep well at night, be fun and funny, enjoy other people, be productive, and experience a state of calm. And why not? Things are going as planned, and life is running along smoothly, with few if any worries. But what happens when the tide turns and things change, throwing us for a loop? We may become negatively affected and easily distracted away from that God-inspired peace…
When something significant – or not so significant—occurs and things distress and distract us from that peaceful state, we may be prone to disappointment, unrest, or turmoil, moving us out of a state of peace and calm, into a dither of disappointment, frustration, sadness, fear, anxiety, or even anger over the situation at hand. Our peace may vanish for a while, leaving us to endure that which we’d prefer not to deal with at all.
“Envy and anger shorten one’s days, and anxiety brings on premature old age.”
Ben Sira 30:24 (Old Testament: / NABRE)
Sometimes we become (at times easily) distracted by others, or experience unrest in our soul over circumstances when we are forced to deviate from our schedule, plan or direction. Our emotions can take over and replace our peace and serenity and focus on Jesus and God’s Word. We are transported away from our calm state of well-being, and our thoughts can easily change into a state of confusion, thereby changing our perspective. It is at that point we need to stop, invite God into our circumstances once again, and remember that He is in control, and that all things work for good for those who love God. All is never lost when God is at the helm, as He makes all things new!
We need to pray and invite God into our circumstances with confidence and anticipation before things go awry—at the very beginning of each day—while the day is new and we are in a state of peace. For He IS the Author of Peace--not confusion. Pray for direction, humility, discernment, wisdom, patience and endurance so that when you are ‘put to the test,’ you can live your life as an overcomer. If you fall, tomorrow is a new day. Every day we have the opportunity to choose how we deal with stress when things don’t go asunder. It’s a conscious choice we need to make ahead of challenging times for clarity and overall stability.
Clearly some people are better at dealing with stress, difficult situations, and confusion than others. But as Christians, we need to try our level best to live according to Jesus’ teachings. We need to ask for God’s help, love more, learn to preemptively be more patient with others and preemptively practice persistence in staying on track. We need to recognize the need to “hate the sin, love the sinner,” and roll with the people and circumstance we are faced with, being sure to give people a pass. With God’s grace, unconditional love for you, and help, you can do it! God knows exactly where you are and what you are facing. Step into God’s Light and trust Jesus—You deserve to live in peace!
“Strong is their Redeemer, whose name is Lord of hosts, the sure defender of their cause, who gives rest to their land, but unrest to those who live in Babylon.”
Jeremiah 50:34 (NABRE)
May the peace that surpasses understanding be with you always, guiding you, and protecting you from confusion, negativity, and discord, keeping you in a God’s perfect peace. Amen!
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
John 1:3-5(NABRE)
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