I HAVE PROMISED to meet all your needs according to My glorious riches. Your deepest, most constant need is for My Peace. I have planted Peace in the garden of your heart, where I live; but there are weeds growing there too: pride, worry, selfishness, unbelief. I am the Gardener, and I am working to rid your heart of those weeds. I do My work in various ways. When you sit quietly with Me, I shine the Light of My Presence directly into your heart. In this heavenly Light, Peace grows abundantly and weeds shrivel up. I also send trials into your life. When you trust Me in the midst of trouble, Peace flourishes and weeds die away. Thank Me for troublesome situations; the Peace that can produce far outweighs the trials you endure.
- Jesus
Scripture Insight: Philippians 4:19 and 2 Corinthians 4:17
(Jesus Calling / Sarah Young)
2 Corinthians 4:17 - "For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all" (New International Version)
ReplyDeleteOur troubles should not diminish our faith or disillusion us. We should realize that there is a purpose in our suffering. Problems and human limitations have several benefits: They remind us of Christ's suffering for us; they keep us from pride; they cause us to look beyond this brief life; they prove our faith to others and they give God the opportunity to demonstrate his power. Try to look at your troubles as opportunities!