God Gives Peace

Saturday October 1, 2022

Many of us who experience discontentment with life are unable to settle ourselves and be at peace. It appears we don’t enjoy life as it is because our minds are focused on how we would like it to be. Perhaps, as children, we suffered anxiety due to unmet needs or for various other reasons were traumatized or mistreated. This contributed to worry and dread, and we controlled how we were feeling by becoming compliant and not dealing with life. In this way we lost touch with our true self and the person God created us to be.

I give you peace, the kind of peace only I can give. It isn't like the peace this world can give. So don't be worried or afraid. But godliness actually is a source of great gain when accompanied by contentment [that contentment which comes from a sense of inner confidence based on the sufficiency of God]. (John 14:27 CEV; 1 Timothy 6:6 AMP)

As we grew older, we found life to be overwhelming and used alcohol or drugs or unhealthy relationships to help us cope. Some of us became people pleasers to make ourselves more acceptable to others. The truth is, we were wandering further away from the God who created us. God saw us in our unmanageable state and pursued us with His love. As a result of His grace, we made a decision to give our will and life over to His care.

God's love and kindness will shine upon us like the sun that rises in the sky. On us who live in the dark shadow of death this light will shine to guide us into a life of peace. (Luke 1:78-79 CEV)

As we walk with God, rooted and grounded in His unfailing love and acceptance of us, we will feel secure and at peace with the world. Jesus is our Saviour who represents us before God, and God has promised to meet all of our needs and He will not fail us.

Therefore he is able, once and forever, to save those who come to God through him. He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf. (Hebrews 7:25 NLT)

Prayer: Loving God, Thank You for Your promise of peace in my life. Help me to be content with who I am and enjoy my life in recovery, one day at a time. Amen

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