September 22, 2007

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    ~ Perfect Peace ~     


    There once was a King who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace.  Many artists tried.  The King looked at all the pictures, but there were only two he really liked and he had to choose between them.

    One picture was of a calm lake.  The lake was a perfect mirror for peaceful towering mountains were all around it.  Overhead was a blue sky with fluffy white clouds.  All who saw this picture thought that it was a perfect picture of peace.

    The other picture had mountains too.  But these were rugged and bare.  Above was an angry sky from which rain fell, in which lightening played.  Down the side of the mountain tumbled a foaming waterfall.  This did not look peaceful at all.

    But when the King looked, he saw behind the waterfall a tiny bush growing in a crack in the rock.  In the bush a mother bird had built her nest.  There, in the midst of the rush of angry water, sat the mother bird on her nest … perfect peace.

    Which picture do you think won the prize?

    The King chose the second picture.

    Do you know why?

    “Because,” explained the King, “peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work.  Peace means to be in the midst of all those things and still be calm in your heart.  That is the real meaning of peace.” 

    “I have told you all this so that you may have ‘peace’ in me. 
    Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. 
    But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” -  John 16:33 (NLT)

    “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace,
    whose mind is stayed on thee:
    because he trusteth in thee.” – Isaiah 26:3

    MLeaf2 Peace In the Storm

    Life can seem unbearable at times.  Physical pain, difficult decisions, financial hardships, the death of a loved one, or shattered dreams threaten to engulf us.  We become fearful and perplexed.  Plagued by doubts, we may even find it difficult to pray.
    Those of us who know the Lord through personal faith in Christ have in Him a calm retreat in the storms of life, even while the howling winds of trial are sweeping over us.  We can experience peace of mind and calmness of spirit.
    Richard Fuller, a 19th-century minister, told of an old seaman who said, “In fierce storms, we must put the ship in a certain position and keep her there.”  Said Fuller, “This, Christian, is what you must do. . . . You must put your soul in one position and keep it there.  You must stay upon the Lord; and, come what may—winds, waves, cross seas, thunder, lightning, frowning rocks, roaring breakers—no matter what, you must hold fast your confidence in God’s faithfulness and His everlasting love in Christ Jesus.”
    If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your troubles, learn a lesson from that old sailor.  Fix your mind on the Lord. Ask for His help. Then trust Him to give you peace in your storm.  (Phil. 4:6-7). —Richard De Haan

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Comments (12)

  • “Because,” explained the King, “peace does not mean to! be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work.  Peace means to be in the midst of all those things and still be calm in your heart.  That is the real meaning of peace.” 

    Oh that is soooooooooo very good…thanks, we all need to remember God is there is the midst of us always….hard times, easy times always…..thanks for sharing.

  • “Let the peace of God rule in your hearts…” We know God gives us peace, but often we, in our flesh, just don’t feel it, do we?

    I loved that story at the beginning. Very fitting description.

  • :sunny: Deborah,  Thanks for your nice post, its beautieful picture & story. Thanks for precious prayers for my move am very appreciates for all of your pray my dear friend . I just got my PC & internet s that I may be able to intouch with you again.  May God bless you & family. Love in Christ. Tip

  • God bless you!

  • Thanks for the reminder to focus on the Lord!!!!! He is the Prince of Peace!!!:sunny:

  • Hope  your day is peaceful!

  • Wonderful post and message a strong one for us to be reminded of!!Have a great day!

    God bless~

  • This post reminded me of that song which says, “On Christ the solid rock I stand! All other ground is sinking sand. All other ground is sinking sand.” I am so glad that I made the decision to let His peace rule in my heart. Blessings on your Sunday! :heartbeat:

  • Thanks for sharing this.

  • Thanks for another wonderful post, we all know that we should give it all to him, it just at time’s are old self want to work it out , but i thank god that he is there for us when we feel like this and he will  get us on the right  track as soon as we say here lord i had enough its all yours GOD BLESS YOU AND HAVE A GREAT DAY,

                                                            SANDY

  • I enjoyed that devotional!

    You know what… are you the one who asked me about how to put things on your sidebar? If not just ignore me.. LOL I have been “multi-tasking” too much and I think have reached my limit… I am getting forgetful!
    Blessings, Bee

  • :sunny:Have a Blessed Sunday!………..In Christ’s Love…….Monic:heartbeat::love::wave:

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