
In Me Ye Might Have Peace
I love the way Amy Carmichael wrote about having peace in her book Edges of His Ways.
Our Lord did not say, “These things I have spoken unto you, that in your circumstances ye might have peace,” or “These things I have spoken unto you that in the love of others ye might have peace; but He did say, “These things” – things of wonder, joy, sorrow, preparation, “I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace.” Is there any surprise of grief that our dear Lord has not forseen? “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me, ye might have peace." We have people in our lives who will disappoint us, yes those moments hurt because we’ve trusted in them. But they are not the ONE who we are to put all of our trust in.
We can’t allow those disappointments to keep us from staying close to the Lord and enjoying the peace we have in Him.
Remember those problematic moments are only temporary because Christ has overcome the world.
I'm a worrier...But I have found SOME peace from God's words. I have several scriptures highlighted and marked in my bible about God supporting us through our trials, finding support in Him. It's been very helpful to look at those verses and "let go", knowing He is there. Worrying less is such a good thing!
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