Peace in a World of Turmoil
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“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).
When we look at the world news, our hearts tend to get frightened. So much unrest, violence, fear! Jesus predicted it would be this way. “In this world you will have trouble,” He said. “But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
How can we as Christians make a difference in our world? Paul gives us some practical steps in Colossians 4:2: Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
1. Devote yourselves to prayer for your families, church leaders, and governments. Is there a friend or neighbor you could team up with for prayer on a weekly basis?
2. Being watchful–instead of looking at the problems, keep your eyes on Jesus. As long as Peter kept looking at the Lord Jesus, he walked on water. The moment he focused on the waves, he began to sink. Readjusting our focus may mean cutting back on news watching. Smile.
3. Be thankful for your blessings–for the things that are going right. Write them down in a gratitude journal. Pray them out loud in thanksgiving.
No matter what happens in the world, Jesus Christ is still the victorious One and Our Sovereign Lord. “I know that you can do all things,” says Job. “No plan of yours can be thwarted” (Job 42:2 ).
Remembering this, we can have the peace Jesus spoke about.
Father, I thank you that You are working out your good plan in my life and in our world.
Questions: What steps can you take to put your heart at ease about the future?
About the Author Helen Grace Lescheid
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trust in The Lord is the onlyway to have peace in your heart
Helen, thank you for the devotional. all three points made here are sound indeed. for me being ‘watchful’ or focusing on Jesus is what keeps the faith. if I take my eyes off of the Lord, I will sink(for the last time). the world today is a struggle for a lot of people even on the best of day’s. yet it doesn’t has to be so. the step I have to take, want to take, is being a part of this awesome journey of faith, trusted Jesus for salvation and know that in the end I will be a part of the triumphs of heaven
this is so great . i am going to start a gratitude journal. I am having a great deal of sickness and economic troubles right now but the blessing out way the trouble as long as i know what is at the end of the race. I also love sharing
Gods word and how he helps me with others. Thanks for this devotional and God bless
Helen, I like this. Some real simple, practical steps that can be taken to be more peaceful. I have used the gratitude journal before. It is amazing when you think of all the blessings we already have been given. Another step I like to take is to serve other. Thanks and I pray that everyone have a nice weekend.