Tag: Perfect Peace

Perfect Peace in Questionable Times

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Isaiah 26:3

As the world watches with bated breath, the Commander-in-Chief of the United States has decided to impose a 25% tariff on Canada, Mexico and 10% tariff on China. Upon hearing his decision and witnessing a snippet of him signing the Executive Order, I felt deeply anxious due to the unknown repercussions. However, soon after, I was restored to a renewed hope and faith in my country and God. Let’s pray!

PRAYER

Father God, thank you again for another day to live with your grace and in your mercy. My country needs you more now than ever before. Our current leader needs you now more than he probably has ever needed you before. Surround Him with people you can trust. Search his total being and help him search his heart and his thoughts before making decisions for America. I ask that You instill renewed hope in those who love America and those who, despite their grievances, call America their home. Amen.

Day Eight – Removing Clutter

Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.

Proverbs 14:29

Yesterday was overflow/large item trash day. It was a day much anticipated. I could finally get rid of the 4 x 4’s post that had rotted and removed from a raised strawberry-bed. To my dismay, the city workers left them neatly stacked as I’d place them at the curb. So, sometime later I called 311. I told the city worker they forgot to pick up the rotted posts and could they come back. She said, “I’m sorry. We don’t pick those up. They are considered part of construction material.” I replied, “they were removed from my garden.” She said, “I understand but they are considered construction material.” After the soft blow of disappointment hit me like a ten ton brick I sat there bewildered. I didn’t want to drag those things to the backyard. Let alone figure out how to dispose of them. It was clear I needed to quickly get my emotions in check because the situation wasn’t that serious. And it was then when I realized I would just pull out my miter saw, cut the posts into smaller pieces and throw them away in the weekly trash bin. Now! There I fixed the problem! As I notice when we don’t become distraught over things, solutions are plentiful.

PRAYER

Father God, keep us in your perfect peace at all times. Amen

July 20, 2023

Finding Your Way – Perfect Peace

You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.

Isaiah 26:3

A few days ago I was in a meeting that I’d hoped for a better outcome that would end years of infighting. It was clear from the opposing side there was no resolution because their message was about getting revenge based upon their objections that were filled with lies and half-truths. As I sat in silence I listened intently and wrote most if not all of their grievances. And as each of their complaints were addressed with satisfactory and truthful answers to explain my actions, then they began to inundate the meeting with off-the-cuff complaints. And I’d already addressed foreseeable issues before they became an avenue for anyone to say I’d wrong them. Today as I start my day I’m in “perfect peace” because my mind and my actions were done for the love I have for Christ. I live my life in such a way that I want to convey to God I’m grateful for every blade of grass. Because! I learned decades ago we can only be our best and have perfect peace when we learn the art of gratefulness in Christ Jesus.

PRAYER

Father, someone’s life is filled with an untold amount of stress. Speak gently to their souls on being grateful as learning this critical life lesson will open the door to your perfect peace. Amen