“There is no peace like the peace
of those whose minds are possessed
with full assurance that they have known God,
and God has known them…” ~ A J Packer
PEACE
When I give into anxiety, worry or fear
I am apprehensive, uneasy and nervous
When guilt rears its ugly head
I am remorseful and filled with regret
When anger explodes like fire
I am irritated, exasperated and provoked
When I am filled with bitterness
I am offended, insulted and hurt
When I am overly wrapped up in myself
I can be selfish, conceited or stuck-up
When I let doubts take over
I become uncertain, hesitant or a skeptic
When relationships fall apart
I feel betrayed and jump to conclusions
When I am jealous or envious
I tend to be begrudging and spiteful
When I am misled or deceived
I am angry, hurt and trust is gone
When God fills me with His PEACE
there is harmony and wholeness,
stillness and tranquility
completeness and well being
In this world, hearts will still be broken
suffering will still come about
heart wrenching tears will still fall
but Jesus says…
“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me.
Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.
But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33