Matterofprayer: A Year of Everyday Prayers – Wednesday, March 9, 2016
PEACE: Quiet Assurance. God IS in Control.
Several days ago, I had the opportunity to go to a gathering at North Shore Assembly of God in Skokie. I spoke with several people at some length, discussing the division and animosity becoming so prevalent in the public discourse. I told the folks there about my listening tour to hear different people’s points of view on PEACE.
I took the opportunity to ask each one about their personal definition of PEACE. I got more fascinating definitions! Here is one from Shirlene Baker, whose definition is: “PEACE: Quiet assurance. God IS in control.”
When asked for further explanation, Shirlene said, “My definition of peace is that quiet assurance, unexplainable knowing that no matter what is happening in the natural, God is and always will be in control. When everything and everyone around you falls apart, you are standing firm and unmovable. With all of the chaos around us, I believe that if our minds are fixed, focused on God, we can remain steadfast. He promised it and I believe it! And I know that it works. I thank Him for His peace, a peace the world cannot take away!”
Shirlene, thank you so much for such a full explanation! Isn’t it the truth? If we understand that God is in control, no matter how awful the present situation may be, we can remain steadfast! Even though we may be in middle of the darkest night, or the stormiest sea, or the worst nightmare, God is with us. God has promised.
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,” God is right by my side. And, that is quiet assurance. Thank You, God! Praise Your Name!
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Thank you, Pastor Elizabeth. Just reading my response and yours as well, gives me this morning a renewed faith that my times are in His hands and no one can pluck me out! God bless you for sharing. The definitions of peace from diverse individuals, demonstrate that we all can have peace in this world, because Christ has already overcome the world.
Peace be unto you!
Shirlene
I am so glad I had the opportunity to talk with you on Sunday. And, your personal definition of prayer touched my heart. It was just what I needed, as I wrote this post. God’s blessings on your day.