Today's Topic: A Time to Wait
Read Isaiah 40:26-31
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts. -Colossians 3:15 (NRSV)
A man's wife was quick to remind him that he was not good at waiting. She had often pointed out that he would make some situations more difficult by pushing ahead before he had all the facts or the cooperation of others. No one wants to be like that -- and the first step in changing a behavior is awareness. Coming into these and similar situations over and over again can get our attention and help us become aware of attitudes or behaviors that hinder our relationship with God or create problems for others.
When we are dealing with worry, anger, impatience, or other signs of anxiety, Christ offers us a sense of peace that can transcend whatever challenge we face. When troubles or situations arise that threaten our peace, we can rely on the strength of our relationship with God by calling on God in prayer and choosing to accept God's peace in place of our anxiety. Remembering Christ's words in John 14 and applying them in our lives help us to practice our faith when troubles come or when we feel impatient
Prayer
Dear God of peace, help us to sense your presence at all times and to seek your peace. Amen.
Thought for the Day
Peace comes from knowing that Christ holds all things together. (See Col. 1:17.
Prayer Focus
Those struggling with anxiety
Peace and Love Family...Keep me in your prayers as you are in mine.
:: LA ::
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