“I
am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I
give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or
afraid” (John 14:27, NLT).
What
God gives is not what the world gives. His peace is not the peace
caused by calm circumstance. No! His peace is the perpetual calm in
the midst of any storm. It is rich, complete, amazing, supernatural,
and more than can be described by any pen. It is abundantly given.
What
the world gives demands something from you. The world gives only
expecting something in return. Not God. He offers you His gift of
salvation that has the power to free your mind and heart to
experience joy and peace. He doesn't demand or force you to receive.
When you allow His gift to change your mind and heart, your life is
transformed. When you pray for Him to take your fearful burdens from
your mind and release your heart from its pain, He floods your life
with His supernatural peace (Philippians 4:6-7). You are released
from fear and its ability to destroy your life. Once received His
peace can never be taken from you. You can only lose it when you take
your mind off of Him and focus instead on your circumstances (Isaiah
26:3).
Prepare
your heart to receive. Don't let it be troubled and afraid. Keep your
mind on Him. Receive the gift He offers so freely. Accept His love
for you. Make room for Him by clearing out the clutter of the world.
Empty yourself of its demands and expectations. Empty yourself of all
of you so that you can receive all of Him. And you shall receive.
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