Pause: A Month of Peace in Five Minutes a DaySmakprov

Proclaim

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

Prompt

Struggles make us stronger.

Not long ago, I felt God take me on a journey of pain, but I trusted He had a purpose. He saw me through my suffering, and it made me stronger. Here’s something I wrote at the time:

“I’m often confused and hurt, but you comfort and heal. God, you sent your Holy Spirit to walk with me, encourage me, build me, and comfort me. Today, I need it more than ever. When I get knocked down, PULL ME BACK UP! I know I get stronger through the struggle. I need your presence today, your power today, your protection today, your provisions today. I need you.”

I was stronger after that struggle. And then, when the next struggle came, I had peace because I knew it would make me stronger, just like last time.

If you are in a struggle right now, I promise God will pull you through. Give it to Him today and grab hold of the peace that comes when you know that, by God’s power, your struggles will make you stronger,

Prod

What’s your greatest struggle today? How is God using that struggle to make you stronger? Take peace in that.

Praise

Listen to “Upper Room” by Hillsong United

Pray

Jesus, thank you for staying right with me throughout all my struggles. Strengthen me in this one and in the next one. Amen.