Perfect Peace

"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." John 14:27

My heart hurts.  For a number of reasons.  For myself, my children, my family, my friends, the world.  Even though I had a wonderful time on vacation, a lot of it was spent praying and seeking wisdom for so many things going on right now all around me.  I have many things that make me happy and I am extremely aware and focused on those things, but I cannot ignore the numerous heart issues that I am facing right now.  I won't go into detail because that doesn't matter, and this goes much deeper than what is on the surface, the personal matters that I have faced with people I love.  No, those things have been settled and I have peace.  They were a part of the journey, but there is a much deeper grief I am facing right now.  At at time when God's presence is so strong and all around me, putting the answers IN MY FACE, thank you Lord, I felt like sharing some scripture that has helped me during this time.  Because this world is not an easy place to live in and during these times, we MUST seek Him to overcome victorious in truth and peace.  

"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee." Isa. 26:3

That is so powerful, perfect peace, that is where I want to rest and that is my prayer for all.  But we must seek Him to receive this true, unshakable wisdom.  It is not in our power to be able to receive this wisdom from any other method, it will only be temporary.  My prayer for myself and for anyone reading this and suffering heart struggles right now for any reason, is to rest in Him, cast your care upon Him, He is the ONLY rescue, nothing else will be permanent, nothing.  He is faithful to give you the answers you seek.  Always LOVE, Always PEACE, Always! 

So while I am heavy hearted and physically feel grieved for many things right now, I am casting all my cares upon Him and seeking the wisdom to know His will for me concerning these issues.  I know He will show me truth, answers, mercy, grace, peace, strength, wisdom, because that is who He is...never failing!  Thank you Jesus for you have given me all these things, you perfected it all, and I receive it through you alone. 

"Casting all your care upon Him; for He cares for you."  1 Peter 5:7

"There is no pit so deep that God’s love is not deeper still."  Corrie and Betsie Ten Boom