You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. (Isaiah 26: 3 NKJV)
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As I read this verse this morning, I felt that perfect peace flood my soul -- not just my soul, but even my body: it was as if a warm blanket covered all of me. Perfect peace is something, that I believe, every human soul longs for. We desire our minds to be clear of anxiety and our souls to be comforted. It is difficult to know exactly where this spirit that belongs to each of us resides: some say in the heart, some think in the brain. But it doesn't matter, not really, because if one is honest with oneself, we know, that we know, our spirit is something beyond cells in a body. Science
knows that a stressed, pained spirit affects the body. This stress can even develop into serious health problems.
Therefore, it seems logical to suppose, that the opposite is true. If one feels peaceful, it is going to be healing, whether physically or mentally or both. However, I know from my own experience, it does take some effort on my part: like clicking on Bible Gateway or opening my Bible and reading it, being blessed by a dear friend that has sent a card with scripture and reading it, or going to Facebook where a precious friend has posted just the scripture I need to hear today. I am not saying God will not put His arms around you or speak to you in your heart: I have felt or heard God speak to my heart when I was not reading the Bible. I just know, as I grow stronger physically and mentally, I have to step out a little more. I call these steps baby steps. I need to reach out to God for my own well-being and out of obedience to Him. I need to pray and meditate. This is righteous; this is good; this is healthy.
Dear Father in Heaven, I did not know this was going to be a devotion on baby steps to peace. However, I am thankful You have given me people and books that have taught me baby steps to help me to get to where I need to go. Sometimes, I feel like it is taking too long; and then, You have the scripture I need to hear for today, right there for the taking. Bless my readers, dear Lord. May they be strengthened in their walk with You and fill their hearts with the perfect peace only You can give. I love You, Lord. In Jesus Holy Name I pray, Amen.
Isaiah 26:2-4
Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in.
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength:
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength:
King James Version (KJV)
I think that Perfect Peace would have been good.
ReplyDeleteSherrie, I'm so excited. You are my first comment on my actual blog. Yes, Perfect Peace would have been a good name for it too, because so many of the devotions are about how God brings peace to our hearts.
ReplyDelete"Take Comfort" came about from the idea that we actually have to receive comfort, just like we receive God's Grace. Sometimes a person is hurting so much, that he/she cannot even conceive what it would be to feel peace. One is just desperate to be comforted or to find an answer to how one's life can feel like something other than mass confusion.
I'm praying that this will be "God's Blog", that He will speak to those who are reaching out for His comfort, His peace, and His joy. Thank you for the support and encouragement you have given me in getting this ministry started.