The Peace of God
Matthew 7:14 (The Message)
13-14"Don't look for shortcuts to God. The market is flooded with surefire, easygoing formulas for a successful life that can be practiced in your spare time. Don't fall for that stuff, even though crowds of people do. The way to life—to God!—is vigorous and requires total attention.
When you read the title today you might have thought, “Oh no! One more thing I have to do!” “One more discipline I have to work into my life!”
Actually the “total attention” that God’s is talking about is just meeting with Him each day. How easy is that?? You may have to rearrange some things to make this “meeting” a priority but in the end, the direction you receive from Him each day will simplify your life.
As God is “front and center” in your life, peace will flow from Him to you. This peace (and the joy that results), will radiate out to all those you come into contact with during your day. In a world where peace and joy are in short supply, God will use you to shine for Him.
GPS (God’s Direction)
Matthew 6:33
Matthew 4:16
Isaiah 61:9b
Prayer Focus:
Thank your Father for spending time with you each day.
Excellent!
ReplyDeleteDiane