Peace!

Ever go through a period of time when you feel like you can't have any peace? Whether it's a disruption of internal peace or too much going on in the world. You can have peace, no matter how things are at the moment. Holding on to God's promises are key; His promises are written throughout the bible.

This last week, I felt weak and pushed around by life's tides. It was almost like a repeat of my senior year burnout from high school, but different. I knew why I felt burnt out my senior year, except this time I had no idea what it was caused from. I had no internal peace. I was easily angered over little things and stuck in a pattern of self judgement. Because of this, I had no energy for anything. Just thinking about little, routine concepts such as homework wore me out.

I kept praying for the good Lord to help me. After a few days of this, I received a freeing message from the Holy Spirit. As I opened the bible during my quiet time, I was directed to Isaiah 54. I read Isaiah 54 and started to cry. Peace overflowed me as the Holy Spirit reminded me of who I was in Christ. 

God's love is greater than any mistake/heartache. In Jesus Christ, we are free and have peace. Remember that He loves you and will take care of you!  

Chapter of Study:

Isaiah 54; Mathew 8:23-27

Verse of the Day:

Psalm 46:10 ESV, "Be still, and know that I am God." 

You Control Your Response

Keep Praying Throughout the Day

You control how your circumstances and other people effect you. It took me a long time to learn this, and for a long time I didn't know what this meant. I had heard it before, but there's a difference between hearing and actually learning something. You can know something consciously, although you don't actually know it until you practice what you've heard. 

One day, I felt frustrated and anxious; I didn't want to have my entire day taken up by anxiety and frustration. I prayed throughout the day, seeking guidance. I felt the Holy Spirit reminding me of God's word and of my new years resolutions/guidelines. (I have 20 in total, though 13 out of 20 are spiritual guidelines that I want to live by throughout the year.) 

Later, as I wrote in my journal, I felt empowered to control my internal peace. I was reminded that other people don't control me, I control my reaction to my environment. The Holy Spirit reminded me to leave the past and focus on the new. New year; growing me. With God's help, as I relied on Him, I stayed at peace and chose to not let the situation get to me. 

While you can't control circumstances, you can control your response. Trust and rely on God throughout the day. Keep praying, as He hears your prayers (silent and spoken) 

Verse of the Day:

Philippians 4:6 ESV, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God."