Everyone wants peace. The world is seeking peace. Individuals desire peace. But peace comes only one way, and that way is not through the absence of trouble. We think if all our troubles were gone, all our problems were solved, if we had plenty of money, if our health was better, if our relationship was mended, if our children were not rebellious we would have peace. That is not the case. True peace can be found and maintained even in the storms of life. Because peace is not just a feeling, it is not an emotion, it is not a concept, it is a person. It is the Lord Jesus Christ. When we have Him, we have peace.
I am not saying that once we receive Jesus as Savior we have no more problems. Problems still come. So how do we maintain this peace? How do we keep from getting anxious and worried when trouble comes to our lives? The answer is in the verse above. "Keep your mind stayed on the Lord."
When trouble comes, when problems arise, don't dwell on the problems, set your mind upon the Lord. Think on His promises. Renew your mind with His word. There is one word/promise in particular that you should keep in your heart and mind. It is-- "Thou art with me." If you will remember this truth each time a problem comes, you will stay in peace.
God is with you in the valley, in the wilderness, on the mountain, in the storm, in the pit, in the fire, in the lion's den, when you are in lack and poverty, when you have riches and plenty to spare, when it is day time and when it is night time. He is with you when you lose your job, when you lose your spouse, when you lose your health, when you lose your best friend. He is with you in the good times and the bad times. He is with you always!
Why should we remember this and how will it keep us in peace? Because this One who is with us is not just another person, it is God Himself. The Creator of the universe, the Provider of all your needs, the Great I Am, the One who is able to do exceeding abundantly above all we ask or think. He is the Comforter, the Deliverer, the Savior, the Healer, the Redeemer, the Lover of your soul. He was, He is and He will always be. And He will always be there for you, with you, in you, going before you, surrounding you, making a way before you and keeping you.
Keep your mind, your heart, your affections, your attention all on the Lord at all times and you will stay in peace-- perfect peace-- even while everything else around you is falling apart and in chaos.
Have a great day. How to maintain peace in a world of turmoil? By keeping your heart and mind stayed on the Lord.
For further reading:
Philippians 4:6-8
John 14:27
Isaiah 9:6
Psalm 23:4
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