I Confess: I am a...

Those who read my post earlier know that I felt God gave me the word "dwell" for 2017. But the question is: how can I do that successfully FOR ME?

The first word that popped into my head was "Peace." 

Dwell in peace. 

Here are some scriptures I found about peace that speak to me:

• Matthew 5:9  

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God." 

I need to make peace with others and encourage those I associate with toward peace.

• Matthew 11:28-30  

"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”  

When my soul is troubled and weary, God can give me rest in both body and soul.

• John 14:27  

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." 

What God gives to us as Christians far surpasses the measley earthly pleasures and treasures that (I) hold dear. Remember, Carole!

• John 16:33 

"I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

I can rest safely in my salvation and cling to these words from my Savior.

• John 20:19  

"On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them,  “Peace be with you.”

God's special greeting to me. He wishes this for me. He yearns for me to rest in his peace. I need to be obedient.

How can I allow peace to dominate my life? Pray, serve, love, obey, trust and have faith.

Quotes on peace:

• God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there. There is no such thing.  –  C.S. Lewis

• I have to get to the point of the absolute and unquestionable relationship that takes everything exactly as it comes from Him. God never guides us at some time in the future, but always here and now. Realize that the Lord is here now, and the freedom you receive is immediate.  –  Oswald Chambers

Oh, yes, my confession? I'm a worrier, and I know there's no peace in worrying. 
I'm pretty sure God gave my the word "Abide" to get my attention.
I wonder what else he'll bring to my attention this year?

How do you feel about peace in your life?

ABOUT CAROLE:

Besides being an active participant of many writing groups, Carole is an award winning author and enjoys mentoring beginning writers. She loves to weave suspense, tough topics, romance and whimsy into her books, and is always on the lookout for outstanding titles and catchy ideas. She and her husband reside in SE Ohio but have ministered and counseled nationally and internationally. Together, they enjoy their grandsons, traveling, gardening, good food, the simple life, and did she mention their grandsons? 

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