The Contented Life Daily DevotionalSample

Trusting In God Brings Inner Peace

Someone once said, "Peace is not the absence of trouble, but the presence of God." Trust in God brings inner peace and a contentment that the world cannot give.

You will notice in this verse that peace has to be kept. It is easy to lose your peace when trouble comes, and what keeps your peace is directly related to where you fix your mind.

Peace can seem elusive in this world. Many factors can take your mind off God and cause your inner peace to dissipate. These can include fear, busyness, shame, betrayal, and pride. Or it can be the striving for more and more, hoping that a promotion, raise, or move to a new location will finally bring you peace, only to discover that you did not find peace at all.

You can only find real peace when you remain steadfastly focused on God. The key is to focus on His unchanging promises. Keep your mind on Jesus, who is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

Here is a simple thought pattern to keep your mind on God. Remember that God sees you and everything you are going through. Then remember that He not only sees you, but He also really cares about you. Next, take these thoughts into prayer and trust Him, for He can change what you are going through. God will always act out of His goodness for you, and His plans are always the best. Then, lastly, keep your mind on the fact that no matter what happens, God will never stop loving you. This will keep your mind in a place of supernatural contentment.

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By: David Koop