PEACE (…like a river…)
With all the craziness going on in the world, I am so, so THANKFUL for the PEACE that God gives me. When fear starts to creep in, I know I do not need to worry. And God is faithful & gives me the peace I desperately need & ask for.
Music has always ministered to my soul. Here are a couple songs that keep running through my head:
IT IS WELL:
When peace like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say
It is well, it is well, with my soul
It is well With my soul
It is well, it is well with my soul
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul
It is well (it is well)
With my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul
My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought
My sin, not in part but the whole,
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, o my soul
It is well (it is well)
With my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soulIt is well (it is well)
With my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul
MY HOPE IS BUILT ON NOTHING LESS:
My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness
I dare not trust the sweetest frame
But wholly lean on Jesus name
All other ground is sinking sand
All other ground is sinking sand
I rest on His unchanging grace
In every high and stormy gale
My anchor holds within the veil
Supports me in the ‘whelming flood
When all around my soul gives way
He then is all my hope and stay
All other ground is sinking sand…
Philippians 4:4-7 is very comforting:
4 “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.“
And John 16:33:
33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
I have a friend who is committing to prayer for 30-60 minutes each day, which is also a great idea.
What are you doing to cling to peace during these uncertain times?
Edited to add: I am also thankful for my husband who is very knowledgeable & gives me peace during uncertain times, knowing we can handle together (& with God) anything that may come. 😍