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Serenity Saturday Peace That Melts Harshness

Saturday July 2, 2016

Too many of us carry a harsh picture of God and believe He looks for ways to be displeased with us. Sometimes we look at our actions and condemn ourselves and think that God also condemns us.  We seldom see the kindness and tenderness of God as He comes alongside us. 

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (Matthew 11:28-29 NLT)

God views our life situations with a caring heart.  He welcomes us to come to Him to find peace when we are hurting, confused or feeling threatened.  He encourages us to bring painful memories out of the darkness of our souls and into the light of His presence, so that we may be healed and set free from their power over us.  In His time, God will make everything beautiful in our lives. 

Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end. (Ecclesiastes 3:11 NLT)

Sometimes our peace is challenged by the displeasure of others.  Stress may result from the words or actions others trigger in us.  We react with frustration, and sometimes almost without thinking, we strike out violently at the source of our frustration.  However, that is not God’s way.  In the same way God comes alongside us with grace and patience, acceptance and forgiveness, so He instructs us to maintain peace with others.

Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. (Colossians 3:12-14 NLT)

Today is a good time to ask God to help us let go of harshness and embrace the gentleness of spirit that allows our hearts and minds to be at peace. 


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