I have recently been thinking about the 'peace of God' and wanted to do a Bible study on it. Last night, very unusually, I was sat listening to Premier Christian radio and heard a sermon which really helped. It is really highlighting several verses which direct us how we can have this peace:
The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, 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 your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:5-7
Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22
Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.Psalm 68:19
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10
You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Isaiah 26:3
The key points were not to be anxious but to cast our burdens on the Lord, who daily bears our burdens. To live a life of prayer at all times so that when times of difficulty come prayer is natural for us. To trust in God for He is in control of all things. So when difficulties come in order to enjoy the peace of God we should immediately cast our burden on the Lord and pray. We can think of past situations where He has helped and be thankful and trust Him for help in this. If we focus on the trouble that consumes us but if we focus on God, He upholds us and we can enjoy peace and so keep things in perspective. This is a way I would love to live but have already failed today, so must continue to keep it as an aim to follow this guide and enjoy the peace of God.
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