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Every year that goes by disasters and tragedies are rampant.
Because we live in a fallen,
sinful world we know these events will continue to
unfold. How can we keep a peaceful mind when surrounded by chaos, destruction
and evil?
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| Can peace exist in the middle of chaos? |
Peace isn’t going to come knocking on our door and plop down
in our heads. A decision must be made to keep our minds on the things of God
and not of this world. While we do live in the atmosphere of sin, we do not
have to let it corrupt our minds.
Here are some words of wisdom from our heavenly Father to keep
fear at bay and peace at the forefront:
Focus on the Prince
of Peace.
These things I have
spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have
tribulation, but be of good cheer I have overcome the world (John 16:33 NKJV).
Stay away from bad influences.
This doesn’t mean we totally isolate ourselves from the world. Jesus went where
sinners were, but He went there to change their lives not to let them change
His.
Do not be deceived:
Evil company corrupts good habits (1 Corinthians 15:33).
Don’t worry about
anything. Worry doesn’t solve any problem, it actually can compound it by
causing physical and emotional symptoms.
Which of you by worrying
can add one cubit to his stature? (Matthew 6:27).
Be thankful. We
are not instructed to be thankful for bad times but to be thankful we have a
heavenly Father who is the answer to anything that comes against us.
Be anxious for
nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving let
your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all
understanding will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus (
Philippians 4:6-7).
Monitor what is heard
through media and politics and prevent bad reports from altering stands on
issues. Political persuasions and moral attitudes should remain grounded in
the Word of God.
Beware lest anyone
cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of
men, according to the basic principles of the world and not according to Christ
(Colossians 2:8).
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| Psalm 91:14 |
We are promised God’s
protection when we stand on His Word and claim it.
Because he has set his
love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high; because
he has known My name. He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be
with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will
satisfy him and show him my salvation (Psalm 91: 14-16).
Peace is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22) and has been
given to us by God. When we dwell in the spiritual realm, spiritual fruit grows
and weeds die.
By implementing promises from the Word of God a peaceful
year can reign despite the circumstances around us.
Feel free to share your thoughts and your remedy for
remaining in peace.
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