The Shalom of God

A woman asked me, “How can I face tomorrow when I can’t face today?  Life is not what she thought it would be.  In fact, she was sick of the way she lived.

The thing is . . . there must be a decision that we can face the challenges of each day.  Otherwise, we will spend the days of our life filled with anxiety and worry.   An intentional decision to live in peace will help us to walk away from stress, anxiety, and worry. 

The Apostle Paul said, Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by⁾prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:6

“Do not worry about anything.” (NRS)
“Be anxious for nothing.” (NKJ)
“Never worry about anything.” (NJB)
“Don't fret or worry.” (Message)

Authentic peace comes from God--Shalom--can be defined as knowing the presence and goodness of God. Shalom guards the heart from worry, anxiety of which root cause of worry is fear. Throughout the ages, humanity has been a slave to fear. Without knowing the presence of God, fear rules our thoughts, words, attitudes, and actions. Peace, the shalom of God, is produced through commitment and conformity to the presence and power of God.

Shalom.
Be at peace.
Refuse to be worried.
Choose to manage life through the presence and goodness of God.
Consciously let go of your worries.
Seek to connect with Jehovah Shalom.
Experience shalom through knowing the activity of the Spirit.
Manage life with peace.
Slowly read today’s scripture.
Let the Word of God settle into your mind and heart.
Center your thoughts on Jehovah Shalom.
Be at peace.
Shalom.
Learning with you to KICK START the day . . . in the shalom of God.

                                      Pastor Kerrie

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