Peace on Earth

You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Isaiah 26:3

The one thing most people desire most but do not know how to get is true peace in their minds. I have found that many people strive daily to be at peace. I know what that feels like. For years, my mind was constantly thinking of the things I needed to do, or the issues I had, or replaying events from the days before. There seemed to be so much clutter in my mind and I was not sure on the best way to clear my mind. Although I knew the Bible spoke of the Prince of Peace, I did not know perfect peace. That is, until I encountered Him - the One who gives us rest, Jesus.

I have found that true peace comes simply from trusting God. Many people like the idea of trusting God but don't know how to trust Him or they don't know how to gauge if they are in fact trusting Him. First thing is, examine your mind. Are you in perfect peace? If so, thank God for His peace that guards your heart and ask the Lord to reveal ways for you to help others discover peace in God. If you are honest and you are not in perfect peace, then I encourage you today to repent of not trusting God. Those who trust God have perfect peace, according to Isaiah 26:3. Lack of peace reveals that we are not trusting God. After you repent, ask the Lord to reveal the truth to you about what your mind is stayed on in place of God and ask Him why you are holding back. Ask Him to teach you and admit you don't know how to trust Him. He is gentle and will show you.