February 13, 2004
Thoughts for Cheri:
“Right now I’m content with my life. There are things I would change if I could but the present is okay. I believe I’m exactly where God wants me to be right now. I have desires and dreams but I now understand the verse about being content whatever my circumstances. It’s amazing and wonderful. I feel deep abiding peace and joy that I’ve never experienced before. It’s always present even when I cry or feel lonely. I’m so thankful for this.”
“I feel deep
abiding peace and joy that I’ve never experienced before. It’s always present even when I cry or feel
lonely. I’m so thankful for this.” Deep abiding peace and joy can
only be from God. Jesus Himself promised
that those who follow Him will be given both of these:
If you have not
experienced this peace and joy there is no way I can explain it. It’s real and it’s wonderful. To this day I’m never without His peace and
joy. Even when sadness strikes they are
there like an underground stream flowing through my life. This is what gives me hope even in the most
difficult of days. Paul’s words in
Romans reflect this exactly:
I love the days when that
underground stream bursts forth and hope flows out of me into the lives of
others. God gives hope so that as I
trust Him I am filled with joy and peace which in turn produces more hope in
me. This hope, joy, and peace fills me
to overflowing and bubbles over and splashes onto wounded souls around me. This all comes from the love God has for His
children.
I love being an
instrument God uses to touch and change lives.
It just takes willingness to believe, trust, and grow in faith to make a
difference for His Kingdom.
The world and
its false promises can never give this to us.
Please, if you don’t know the One whose promises are always true please
seek Him out today. He’s waiting for
you. His name is Jesus.
Father,
Hope, peace, and joy
come only from the love You give.
Open hearts and minds
to Your truths today.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen
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