Walking Within The Peace

James 1:2-4 says, “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." 

When I was sitting in physics this morning, that scripture popped into my mind. I realized that all the stuff I am going through has a purpose. None of this is just God trying to make my life miserable. The true trial here is what I decide to do with all of this. From things as big as addictions and serious problems in my family to simply having to let a friendship go. I have to go with God’s flow, and not question Him on what He is doing.

At church last night, Pastor Matt preached a really really really really great message. He talked about walking with God and about how you don’t have to run and shout all of the time. He said that it’s okay to walk through your trials and everything, and that we have to walk until we reach our miracle. So, in other words… baby steps. Seems as though that advice to me is becoming a common occurrence.

When the service was coming to a close, I responded to the altar call. The message hit home, and was just right down my alley. Well, as I was praying by myself, someone else came up and started praying for me. He was praying that peace would cover me and that I would be able to sleep in His presence and not stay up all night freaking out and stressing over everything. At that point, I of course, started to cry again. I knew that it was God speaking to me through him. I know that I need to bask in His presence much more than I do now.

Little did I know that something was going to happen that night when I got home that would test much I truly rely on the peace of God to come over me so that I can rest. I was so frustrated that God was gonna have me make a choice that I didn't want to make, yet I was still trying my best to remain hopeful… and I did. As I sat upstairs and prayed for the choice that God was having me make, I knew that what I was feeling was His presence and His peace with me. And, sure enough, He lead me to make the right decision that was in His will.

I now know that I as go through my walk with God, that I can safely trust Him with everything, and rely on Him to make all of my choices. All it takes it practice and hard work just like anything else. All that’s added into the mix is a lot of heavenly love. I am so blessed to have a relationship with Jesus because now I literally have no idea where I would be without it. I am also blessed that there are people within my church that let God use them to speak to me.

Thank You, Jesus for peace!! (: