As the year begins it is easy to fall back into old patterns of worry and concern. Jesus calls us out of those patterns into the calm of his presence. Psalms 31: 20 assures us, "You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the conspiracies of man; You keep them secretly in a shelter from the strife of tongues." How wonderful to know that we can cast our cares on him and he will hide them "in the secret place of Your presence."
We let so many things rob us of our peace. It is unnecessary: causing us pain we don't need to bear. In John 16: 30, Jesus tells us, "These things I have spoken to you, so that in me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage, I have overcome the world." Courage comes not from our own abilities to handle our problems but directly from the hand of God. Accept the peace that Jesus offers.
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