More About Peace

One of the most elusive commodities today is peace. People are looking into all kinds of purported remedies in hopes of finding relief from the stress that seems to permeate this age.

Well, the Bible, God's holy word, has the answer. Hear the words of the Prophet Isaiah: "You will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you." (Is. 26:3 NKJV).

The key is to choose to think upon the goodness of God and His promises to keep us and to provide for our needs. This will not always be easy. It is a discipline that must be practiced; but the fact is that we alone choose that which we will think upon.

I want to encourage you to read Philippians 4:8, and to commit it to memory. Then practice what the word says! Cast down contrary thoughts and focus upon the promises of God! You will find that, with time, this will become an habitual way of thinking about the issues of life. And, as you do so, you will not be ignoring the realities of the challenges of life, but you will be considering them in light of the truth that almighty God is greater than any problem, and that He is working in your behalf as you seek His will.

Let's listen to the Prophet Isaiah, and establish our minds upon the Lord.

God bless