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Psalm 68:28

Psalm 68:28

Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.

Prayer

Lord, as I come before you I have a new sense of my burdens. When I awoke the heaviness of all the problems and challenges of the day weighed upon me. But at this moment—as I lift them to you—peace entered my soul, and I see them differently. These burdens have new labels: Not mine. Carried by the Lord. Daily His. How amazing to have a God who will carry my burdens! Today, I choose to hand them over to you.

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Psalm 42:1-2

Psalm 42:1-2

As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.

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18 Ways to Jump Start Your Quiet Time in 2018

Recently I was talking with a friend about spiritual growth. Out of everything I’ve done in my journey in drawing closer to God, the one thing that has brought me closer to Christ than anything else was spending daily time in God’s Word. Yet as mom it’s not easy to do! The wonderful thing is there is no right way to do it. I’ve tried different methods during different seasons. The point of all of it is spending time reading the Word of God and being present with Him.

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Peace in Every Way | 2 Thessalonians 3:16

A beautiful prayer in 2 Thessalonians 3:16 reminds us that true peace comes from God, the Lord of Peace. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed and lost in a world filled with chaos, anxiety, and turmoil. But by turning to God, we can find the peace that surpasses all understanding. Learn more about how to find peace and cultivate it today.

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2 Thessalonians 3:16

“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.”

The book of 2 Thessalonians is a letter written by the apostle Paul to the church in Thessalonica, a city in ancient Greece. In the third chapter of this letter, Paul ends his message with a beautiful prayer, which is found in verse 16: “Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.”

This prayer is significant because it reminds us that true peace comes from God, the Lord of Peace. It is easy to become overwhelmed and anxious in a chaotic, confusing, and turmoil-filled world. However, when we pray to God, we can experience a peace that surpasses all understanding, as promised in Philippians 4:7.

It is also important to note that this prayer is not just for peace in certain situations or circumstances but rather for peace “at all times and in every way.” This means that we can experience peace even in the midst of trials and difficulties. When we trust in God’s love and sovereignty, we can rest in the assurance that He is in control, and that everything will work together for our good. Romans 8:28 says, “And we know that to them that love God [a]all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.”

As we meditate on this prayer, we can take comfort in the fact that God is always with us, and that He desires to give us peace. We can also remember that peace is not something that we can manufacture on our own, but rather a gift that comes from God. As we seek Him and abide in Him, we can experience His peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:6-7).

2 Thessalonians 3:16 is a powerful reminder of the peace that God offers us through His Son, Jesus Christ. “Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all” (NAS).

It is a prayer that we can pray for ourselves and for others as we seek to trust in God’s love and sovereignty and experience His peace in every aspect of our lives.

 

Here are 10 practical ways we can seek peace:

Spend time in prayer: Just like the prayer in 2 Thessalonians 3:16, we can pray to God and ask Him to give us peace. We can also pray for others who may be in need of peace.

Read the Bible: The Bible is full of verses that talk about peace. Reading these verses can help us focus on God’s promises of peace and give us hope.

Listen to peaceful music: Music can powerfully affect our mood and emotions. Listening to peaceful music can help calm our minds and bring us peace.

Spend time in nature: Being in nature can be a great way to find peace. Whether it’s going for a walk in the woods or sitting by the beach, being surrounded by God’s creation can remind us of His peace.

Practice deep breathing: Deep breathing exercises can help us relax and calm our minds. Take a few deep breaths and focus on breathing in peace and breathing out stress.

Practice gratitude: Focusing on what we are thankful for can help us find peace in the present moment. Take some time to write down what you are grateful for each day.

Connect with others: Talking to and sharing our struggles can help us feel less alone and find peace in the community. Reach out to a friend or family member and share what’s on your heart.

Take a break from technology: The constant stream of information and notifications can be overwhelming. Taking a break from technology can help us unplug and find peace in the present moment.

Practice forgiveness: Holding onto anger and bitterness can rob us of our peace. Practice forgiveness and let go of grudges and resentments.

Serve others: Serving others can help us find peace by focusing on the needs of others. Volunteer at a local organization or help a friend in need.

As we seek God’s presence and abide in Him, we can experience His peace that surpasses all understanding. Whether we find peace through prayer, reading the Bible, spending time in nature, or practicing gratitude and forgiveness, we can rest assured that God’s peace is available to us at all times and in every way. May we continue to seek God’s peace in our lives and share it with those around us.

Takeaways:

  • Peace is not just a feeling, it’s a choice we make every day.
  • Finding peace starts with a quiet mind and a prayerful heart.
  • The Bible is a treasure trove of wisdom and promises of peace.
  • Nature has a way of bringing us back to a peaceful state of mind.
  • Breathing in peace and exhaling stress can transform our mindset.
  • Gratitude unlocks the door to a peaceful heart.
  • Connection with others can be a powerful source of peace.
  • Unplugging technology can help us reconnect with ourselves and find peace.
  • Forgiveness is a path to peace and freedom.
  • Serving others is not only a way to find peace, but it also spreads peace to those around us.”

Prayer:

Dear Jesus,
I thank you that you’re the Lord of peace. When I turn to you, it doesn’t mean all my problems will be solved immediately. When I turn to you, it does not mean I’ll have all the answers to my questions or that my worries will vanish like the morning dew under the sun’s rays. Instead, peace comes from within me as I remember that you love me completely, and that you are in control. When you come in my needy moments, you give peace at all times and in every way.

Jesus, I declare you as my Lord, and with you I find calm and peace. Today—this moment—I choose to look to you, instead of focusing on the people and problems that hound me. Even during times when you take me beyond my comfort zone and peace is hard to find, I know that you are with me still. I also know that when I choose to rejoice in all circumstances, I’m actively choosing to focus on you. I know, Lord, that it’s through the praise from my parched lips that you draw me to you, bringing your peace again, and again, and again.

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My Soul Finds Rest | Psalm 62:1-2

 

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Saturday Scripture

Psalm 62:1-2

Truly my soul finds rest in God;
    my salvation comes from him.
Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
    he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.

Prayer

Heavenly Father,
Only you provide the peace, the rest, the hope my soul so desperately longs for. Forgive me for looking to other things to fill the ache within or calm my fears. Only you will suffice. You are my fortress, my rock, my salvation. I don’t deserve your steadfast love, but am so grateful you will always give it to me. I love you, Lord, and I trust you with my today and tomorrow.

My soul finds rest in God alone. Psalm 62:1-2 is @TriciaGoyer’s verse of the week

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Thirsts for You | Psalm 63:1

Psalm 63:1

Saturday Scripture

Psalm 63:1

O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you;
    my soul thirsts for you;
my flesh faints for you,
    as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.

Prayer:

Dear Heavenly Father,
My soul thirsts for you. My flesh faints for you. Only you can satisfy. Yet how quick I am to look to my family, friends, possessions, or status to fill the longings of my heart. Lord, forgive me for those moments when I turn to anything but you. Help me feed that hunger with things that honor you: through prayer, meditation on your word, and time with you. Thank you for sustaining me and taking care of my needs. I love you and desire to know you more.

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Long for You Lord | Psalm 130:5-6

 

Psalm 130:5-6

I am counting on the Lord; yes, I am counting on him. I have put my hope in his word. I long for the Lord more than sentries long for the dawn, yes, more than sentries long for the dawn.

Prayer

Sweet Jesus,
I long for you Lord. Remind me to always put my hope in your word.

I love for the Lord. #Psalm130 @TriciaGoyer

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Four Ways to Impress Scripture on Your Children | Mary Hairston

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I vividly remember a dark and lonely time right after college, and before I had any clue what God wanted to do with my life, when God’s Word first became what I lived on. I grew up reading Scripture and enjoying it, but I don’t think I truly relied on it before then. That year, and years after, I filled journals with notes on the precious thoughts of my God communicated through His Word. They were light in my darkness as they continue to be now.

Now that I have my own children, I want God’s Word to be the same for them, but how does one do that in the midst of distracted days and, at times, disinterested kids? Here are a few thoughts:

Four Ways to Impress Scripture on Your Children

Let the Word first dwell in YOU richly (see Colossians 3:16). To be authentic disciple-makers, we must first be authentic disciples and lovers of Jesus, right? Are God’s words stored up in your heart and soul? Are they so part of your life that it’s as if they were strapped to your forehead (see Deuteronomy 11:18-20)? Do you read and meditate on the Word, expecting God to speak to you? Do they affect the way that you instinctively react to life?

“You shall therefore lay up these words of mine in your heart and in your soul, and you shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall teach them to your children, talking of them when you are sitting in your house, and when you are walking by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates, . . . .” (Deuteronomy 11:18-20 ESV)

I’m not talking about a perfect parent, but a parent who is growing, who repents constantly, and who submits herself to God’s Word. Our kids are watching to see if what we say we believe is actually what we believe.

Incorporate Scripture reading and memory into your family routines. Every family has its own culture and daily rhythm–their talking, walking, lying down, and rising (Deut. 11:18-20 again). Routines can be the opportunity for us to regularly get around the Word and pray together. Maybe you use Scripture memory cards during your homeschool day. Maybe you listen to Scripture songs and pray on the way to school each morning. Or maybe you read a short Bible passage together before you go to bed each night. We have memory verse cards tucked under the glass of our dining room table so we can review them periodically as we eat our meals. Every few weeks, we add a new one, but keep circling back to the older ones too.

Talk about Scripture. If we’re ready to listen to the Holy Spirit and have a habit of conversing openly with our kids, God can open the door to fruitful conversation at any moment. We often have these kinds of conversations in the car when I’m least expecting them. Again, if the Word of God makes its home in us, then it will naturally be part of our conversations with our kids!

Moments of discipline and frustration, too, are great opportunities for application of Scripture, not a “whack-a-sin” kind of application, but patient and encouraging application from a fellow-sinner. We continually have some version of this conversations with my girls when they lose self-control with each other: Were you slow to anger just then (Proverbs 19:11)? How did you react sinfully to the situation? Remember what causes fights (see James 4:1-2)? Let’s ask God to forgive our selfishness and make us wise and slow to anger (Jesus, help Mommy too!). Let’s thank Jesus for the cross.

Teach your kids to pray Scripture. Whatever Scriptures you’re learning together, show your kids how to pray them. For example, we’ve been learning the verse, “But now, O LORD, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand” (Isaiah 64:8). As you pray together, use the truths of Scripture: God, thank you that I get to be your child and that you’re my Father. I know you’re working in me like a potter with clay, making me more like Jesus.

Lastly, I think we parents tend to burden ourselves with a weight that only Jesus can bear, while neglecting the burden Jesus has laid us (Matthew 11:28-30). As 1 Corinthians 3:6 points out, one plants, one waters, but it is “God who gives the growth.” Our job as parents is to be hearers and doers of the Word first ourselves. And then, in the power of the Spirit (and under His great grace), teach our kids to do the same, leaving the end results up to the only One who can produce them.

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If you’re looking for materials to help teach your kids Scriptures, I illustrate printable Scripture artwork and memory verse sets and coloring pages to help parents and those in ministry do just that. I have an Etsy shop  and also share free coloring pages on my blog.

Mary is a former ESL teacher turned homemaker, homeschooler, and mom to three. Most days you can find her asking for the whereabouts of the two-year-old, trying to make children do their math, and finishing up a cup of cold coffee. In small gaps of time, she’s also a blogger and artist who attempts to capture small nuggets of truth and grace found in God’s Word. She blogs at www.marydeandraws.com.

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Fruit of the Spirit | Galatians 5:22

 

Galatians 5:22

But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things.

Prayer

Abba Father,
I need your Holy Spirit to produce fruit in my life. Help me to be more loving, more joyful, more peaceful, more patience. Help me to have more kindness, more goodness, more faithfulness, be more gentle, and have more self-control.

These are the fruit of the spirit. #Galatians522 @TriciaGoyer

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His Steps | 1 Peter 2:21

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1 Peter 2:21

For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps.

Prayer

Father God,
Sometimes it is so hard to do good—and suffer—just as you have suffered. Please give me the strength to always do good—even if it means suffering—and help me to always follow you.

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We Prove Ourselves | 2 Corinthians 6:6

 2 Corinthians 6:6

2 Corinthians 6:6

We prove ourselves by our purity, our understanding, our patience, our kindness, by the Holy Spirit within us, and by our sincere love.

Prayer

Father God,
Please help me to be pure. Help my mind to be clear, so I can have understanding. Please give me patience. Please help me be kind—even when it’s hard. Help me to remember that I have the Holy Spirit within me, and give me the ability to have sincere love.

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