by guest blogger Christine Young
Isaiah 26:3 Says "You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you because he trusts in You." Do we really trust God? Do we truly believe He will do what is best for us, or do we allow our minds to continually dwell on the problem? Philippians 4:8-9 says, "Finally brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report if there be any virtue and if there be any praise think on these things and the God of Peace will be with you."
If we have accepted God's free gift of salvation, we can trust Him to meet every need in a way that is the absolute best for us. We CAN have peace!
Isaiah 26:3 Says "You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you because he trusts in You." Do we really trust God? Do we truly believe He will do what is best for us, or do we allow our minds to continually dwell on the problem? Philippians 4:8-9 says, "Finally brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report if there be any virtue and if there be any praise think on these things and the God of Peace will be with you."
If we have accepted God's free gift of salvation, we can trust Him to meet every need in a way that is the absolute best for us. We CAN have peace!
Often our problem is we don't really believe God's way is best. We want to do things our way then ask God to bless our futile efforts of trying to find peace and joy. We will never have peace that way. Psalm 81:13-14 says, "If my people would only listen to me, if Israel would only follow my ways how quickly would I subdue their enemies and turn my hand against their foes." God loves us and instructs us in the way that is best for us. If we don't listen to Him, He will allow us to follow our own stubborn ways, but we will never find peace.
Can we truly believe what God says? Can we truly believe He will ALWAYS do what is best for us? First Corinthians 2:9 says, "For eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither has entered into the heart of man what God has prepared for them that love Him.” That tells me that God wants to do better things for me than I ever imagined possible.
In my own life, I have found that God has consistently done amazing things for me when I let Him have His way in my life. Things that were far better than I ever dreamed possible. When we refuse to obey God, we are only hurting ourselves and denying ourselves unimaginable blessings. Things we would never be able to accomplish on our own become ours when we trust God.
Why not allow God to show you His way and see what blessings He has in store for you? Yes, having total peace is absolutely possible, but trusting God is the only way to find it. Trust Him!
Consider the words of Psalm 23, which many have often heard. Do we really believe what it says? "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil; for You are with me, your rod and your staff they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
Can we truly believe what God says? Can we truly believe He will ALWAYS do what is best for us? First Corinthians 2:9 says, "For eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither has entered into the heart of man what God has prepared for them that love Him.” That tells me that God wants to do better things for me than I ever imagined possible.
In my own life, I have found that God has consistently done amazing things for me when I let Him have His way in my life. Things that were far better than I ever dreamed possible. When we refuse to obey God, we are only hurting ourselves and denying ourselves unimaginable blessings. Things we would never be able to accomplish on our own become ours when we trust God.
Why not allow God to show you His way and see what blessings He has in store for you? Yes, having total peace is absolutely possible, but trusting God is the only way to find it. Trust Him!
Consider the words of Psalm 23, which many have often heard. Do we really believe what it says? "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil; for You are with me, your rod and your staff they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
About Christine Young
Hello,
My pen name is Christine and I’m a 75 year old mother of 10 with 19 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. I enjoy gardening, interior decorating traveling. In 2015 My husband and I climbed Mt Kilimanjaro in Africa.
While on a mission trip to Jamaica I was asked to write a book to testify of God’s faithfulness throughout my life. Previously God had laid it on my heart to do so also. I initially resisted. Not only had I never written a book before, but my story is hard to tell, let alone relive. Sad and embarrassing things that had remained hidden for many years would have to come into the light. Unflattering stories would have to be told and old wounds dredged up.
But God persisted until I gave in and, against my own will, I clicked on my computer and typed “Chapter 1.”
My hope is that you will find my story interesting and see that God is ever so faithful. He will never put on us more than we can bear, and He teaches us through the trials so they can become our greatest strengths. We only need to trust that He loves us and always wants what’s best for our lives.
If you find my book valuable, I would appreciate a review so that others will read it and be encouraged. I want as many people as possible to see that God truly is the way to a new beginning. It is available online at most bookstores and Amazon.
#TrustGod #faith #faithful #Author # New Beginning #Faith
Hello,
My pen name is Christine and I’m a 75 year old mother of 10 with 19 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. I enjoy gardening, interior decorating traveling. In 2015 My husband and I climbed Mt Kilimanjaro in Africa.
While on a mission trip to Jamaica I was asked to write a book to testify of God’s faithfulness throughout my life. Previously God had laid it on my heart to do so also. I initially resisted. Not only had I never written a book before, but my story is hard to tell, let alone relive. Sad and embarrassing things that had remained hidden for many years would have to come into the light. Unflattering stories would have to be told and old wounds dredged up.
But God persisted until I gave in and, against my own will, I clicked on my computer and typed “Chapter 1.”
My hope is that you will find my story interesting and see that God is ever so faithful. He will never put on us more than we can bear, and He teaches us through the trials so they can become our greatest strengths. We only need to trust that He loves us and always wants what’s best for our lives.
If you find my book valuable, I would appreciate a review so that others will read it and be encouraged. I want as many people as possible to see that God truly is the way to a new beginning. It is available online at most bookstores and Amazon.
#TrustGod #faith #faithful #Author # New Beginning #Faith
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