Peace - Take Two

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After writing my blog last week, I had many opportunities to put into practice focusing on Jesus' peace and not letting my heart be troubled.  The problem is: I failed.  Really I did.  I had three opportunities over three days each involving one of my three children to withdraw from fear and put my trust in God and..... I didn't.  I knew I had a choice and I didn't make it.  I worried.  I got agitated.  I made excuses.... my most used one is probably, "I need to worry as it shows I care".  The mercy of God is great and in each situation, my fears didn't materialize.  Also, God forgave me for my lack of trust.  How marvelous that is!

On day 4, I did have another opportunity... this time I trusted.  Of course I had feelings of fear and anxiety initially when something was going on that I felt uncertain of and was worried about the outcome but I knew the Lord was giving me a fourth go at learning to chose to not "let" my heart be troubled so I looked to Jesus who is my Peace and decided that He is enough.  I spent my evening in God's peace and was thankfully that things turned out well.  Again I am humbled by God's gracious patience towards me.

My prayer for you (and me!)
May God give you more and more grace and peace as you grow in your knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord. (2 Peter 1:2)

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