Devotion 12/1, This is My Prayer

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
Colossians 3:15

Peace WITH God is our permanent possession when we believe on the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation, but the peace OF God is conditional upon a believer being in a relationship with the Lord Jesus – as we abide in Christ, trust His Word, depend on His guidance, die to self and live for Him.

Isaiah explained to Israel: Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusts in Thee. Paul teaches the Philippian Christians that IF they are anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication make their requests known to God with a thankful heart – THEN the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Peace WITH God is never removed from the man or woman who has trusted in the death, burial and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.. but once we are saved by grace through faith.. the inner perfect peace OF God which rules our hearts and minds is dependent on us maintaining a right relationship with God. This is achieved through humble praise, reverent prayer, grateful thanks and a submissive heart that has faith in God’s Word and trusts that God will keep His word – in all things. He’s never failed me yet!

The promised peace of Christ is an accurate indicator of one’s standing with the Lord and is a guide as to whether or not we are abiding in Christ and resting in His love. The spiritual man or woman who is walking in spirit and truth will know a peace in their heart which passes understanding.. even in the midst of great trials and difficulties.. while the one who is out of fellowship and walking in the flesh and things of this world will have inner turmoil of spirit and a weary soul.

The indwelling Holy Spirit gives each child of God a peace that passes understanding. In Philippians 4:6-7 we read that we are to be anxious for nothing but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving we are to make our requests known to God. And the peace that passes all understanding will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
There is no reason for us to worry or live in fear, God is in control and He has given us peace to go through whatever comes our way when we keep our eyes fixed on Him.

Thank You Father for Your peace, thank You for sending Jesus to this earth to die for my sins so that I can live with You eternally. I love You and give You all praise and glory this day from a grateful and thankful heart, Amen!

Today, this is my prayer for us:
Lord, we ask that you come into the hearts of all those that seek you. Stir our hearts with your Holy Spirit that we live our lives as a reflection of your Word. You are the Way (our path), the Truth (our map) and our Light (our eyes) to a peaceful soul and your eternal kindom. I ask that as You walk this journey by our side, we take your hand in ours that you will catch us as we stumble and lift us up when we fall. All this we ask in the name of Jesus, our Rock and our Salvation, Amen.

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