Pause: A Month of Peace in Five Minutes a DayChikamu

Proclaim

“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:7)

Prompt

Everyone gets off course sometimes. When that happens in my life, you know what recenters me and restores my peace?

Helping others. Serving others. Encouraging others.

Each time I answer the phone to a hurting mother of an addict or step on stage to share my story, I always walk away from the encounter so much more peacefully.

There’s something about helping others that brings out God in such a tangible and real way as if God sends you peace as a blessing.

It’s no wonder that a lot of addicts love serving others and do it religiously. Each time you serve, you get a little stronger, a little more confident, and a whole lot more peaceful.

I know there’s someone on your mind right now that you can serve today. Do it.

Prod

Who can you serve today? How will you do it?

Praise

Listen to “Rescue” by High Street Worship

Pray

Jesus, thank you for the blessing of peace. Show me how I can be of help to others today, and give me the strength to act. I want to be used by you today to help someone else. Please show me how. Thank you for loving me! Amen.