S5: John 14:27 Peace I Leave with You

 Scripture Read.  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.

Thought Applied.  From the verses leading into this point, this peace comes from the Holy Spirit.  Jesus promises us the Holy Spirit.  The Holy Spirit "will teach you all things", which I believe includes peace.

Application Made.  Lots of things stress and trouble me.  I let it all roll around in my head, because I know it will calm down in time.  I'm usually very patient, knowing I don't have to act, I don't have to make a decision.  In time the anger passes, because it's hard to sustain.  I know that nothing good froms acting out in violent emotion, and I know that many have problems because they could not keep from acting out.  I've lost friends because they felt they had the right to act out in anger, and they say things in anger.  I distance them; I don't want them around me.  I wish I could be like those zen masters, who can be calm and "one" with the universe.  I want to be one with God, I want his peace.  I seek that the most, because this world bothers me.

Response Prayer.  Lord, I know I was (and am still) pretty angry internally these days.  More to do than I can ever get done.  I want my wife to not stress about this house, but I do.  I feel like I'll never get into a smaller more manageable place.  I have problems I can't solve, and money can't either.  I have worries and concerns, more things to get after that I have time in the day.  All this makes me mad and frustrates me.  But I know you are there.  You can take care of all of it.  I just have to let you.  Ask, and stay out of Your way.  In the meantime, I pray.  And I wait.  And I pray.  And I wait.  Lord, give me patience.  Give me some peace and understanding.  Amen

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