Good Morning Faithful Followers of Jesus! Amen! Let's focus on being and doing what is required to be a faithful follower. It all Starts with Jesus. Begin your day with Him and with the Living Word. What's God require of you ? To live justly and love mercy is the Biblical answer. Do you?
Spend some time with our awesome God discussing these things and dwelling in His love, peace and mercy. we discussed being able to choose peace and the promise that Jesus gave to give us His peace. Open that gifty and dwell in His peace beyond understanding as you go focus on Jesus and work at living and loving like Him. Amen and shalom.
Upper Room: Calm in the Storm
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. - John 14:27 (NRSVUE)
After an early morning departure, all I wanted was some much-needed rest on the plane. But as we took off, the pilot announced there would be turbulence. When the first wave hit, it felt like I was jerked out of my seat — a rude awakening. I was determined to sleep but found it incredibly difficult as the plane swayed and jolted.
I thought of the story where Jesus slept through a storm on a boat. I wondered, How did Jesus manage to sleep through such chaos? In that moment, I began to grasp the concept of “peace that passes all understanding.” Despite the plane’s violent movements, when I focused inward I noticed a remarkable sense of peace. I realized that peace doesn’t mean the absence of troubles. Rather, it is a conscious choice to remain calm amid the storm. But we cannot do this alone, and that is why Christ gave us his peace.
When we face storms, saying a prayer or affirmation can be grounding. Philippians 4:6-7 tells us that prayer can bring a peace that transcends understanding. Amid turbulence, let us remember that Christ’s peace has been given to us — a gift we can freely accept.
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's Prayer
Dear God, help us to embrace the gift of your peace even in the most difficult times. Amen.
Prayer Points
Praise the God of Israel, who comes in glory to meet with his people.
Thank God for coming to consume the darkness and to make what is purified radiate with his glory (Ezek. 43:1-5).
Confess any wickedness that hinders the brightness of his presence.
Commit to letting God’s glory shine upon you in worship.
Ask God to shine through you to others.
Pray that the Holy Spirit will cause the glory of God to blaze in you, setting your heart on fire for the lost.
Ask that God will send forth his Word, bringing his light to lives swamped in darkness.·
Prayer Points taken from Patterns for Prayer by Alvin VanderGriend. This book is available at prayerleader.com. Use the code CONPSP3 at checkout to receive an additional 10% discount.
