The Peace Of God
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

The Peace Of God

"...which transforms all understanding..."

14
The Peace Of God
Google

“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." -John 14:27

Have you ever been so upset, that you feel a pain in your chest unlike anything you've ever felt before? It literally feels like your heart is breaking in two. That feeling alone causes more sadness to erupt in your mind - leaving you to feel sincerely hopeless. It may be caused by the loss of a loved one, or seeing someone you love in pain. No matter the reason, it is not easy.

Maybe you've had someone make a joke about something you are very insecure about. You get this weird pain in your stomach, and you try to laugh along with everyone else - but deep down, it hurt you. Really badly.

Or maybe, you have anxiety. Your know what it is like to have your heart start beating really fast and you feel like you can't seem to calm down fast enough - which causes more anxiety. Peace feels out of sight, and like it will never return.

In each of these situations, you feel a pain that brews in your heart. One lesson I have learned in my short nineteen years of being on this earth, is to pray when those situations come up. I know what it's like to feel completely hopeless, and have peace come on me.

The peace of God is truly an amazing thing. It's the most comforting feeling in the world to be in the middle of a difficult storm, and get this feeling deep within your heart that everything is going to be okay.

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

"Which transcends all understanding..." is the most accurate way to describe the feeling. It doesn't make sense. That's the cool thing about God though - even when you don't feel like you should have it, God thinks you deserve it. He is willing to bestow all of the things we need, even when we feel we don't deserve it.

Going through a storm? I encourage you to take a few minutes and just ask God to give you His peace. It doesn't have to be a long prayer, just lay your issues at His feet and ask Him for peace. You'll never know unless you try.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

10621
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

942509
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

120228
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lots of people sat on the cinema wearing 3D glasses
Pinterest

Ever wonder what your friend meant when they started babbling about you taking their stapler? Or how whenever you ask your friend for a favor they respond with "As You Wish?" Are you looking for new and creative ways to insult your friends?

Well, look no further. Here is a list of 70 of the most quotable movies of all time. Here you will find answers to your questions along with a multitude of other things such as; new insults for your friends, interesting characters, fantastic story lines, and of course quotes to log into your mind for future use.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments