Today's Blessing

February 9

A Life of Peace

Isaiah 26:2-4

Today's meditation, taken from In Touch Ministries, is about relying and trusting on the Lord during times of trouble. 

2 "Open the gates, that the righteous nation may enter, The one that remains faithful. 3 "The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, Because he trusts in You. 4 "Trust in the LORD forever, For in GOD the LORD, we have an everlasting Rock.

Scripture says that God will keep me in perfect peace because I trust in Him.  It says we have an everlasting Rock.  I used to have a rock collection, and studied Geology in college.  Rocks are hard, and take extreme measures to wear down, or degrade.  Scripture says that the Lord is everlasting as a Rock.  Everlasting, forever and ever. 

I must confess that I fail to keep the lines of communication open between the Lord and myself, and because of that, my faith fails at times.  I will say that I used to get panic attacks and anxiety attacks all the time, but as I have grown in the Lord, and experienced His faithfulness, I have developed a sense of peace more and more.  Experiencing His faithfulness in the past has allowed me to know that He is my Rock for sure. 

I know that I must deepen my prayer life, and improve my consistency in reading my scriptures.  The more I read His Word and pray, the stronger my faith is during times of stress and trouble.  I can't predict when or where stress happens, but I can ensure my mind is set on the Lord's faithfulness when it happens.

Have a good day, and focus on the Lord.

Hugs,
Trish