Perfect Peace!
Isaiah 26:3 NIV says, "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You.
This scripture says God will keep believers in perfect peace whose minds are steadfast or firm on Him- not wavering.
Why? Because we trust in Him. I am living a blessed life! I am grateful and thankful! My soul is at rest and worries
are few. My peace of mind depends on me and what I do daily to receive it and maintain it. My mind is at peace.
Daily, I set out to embrace rest for my soul no matter what comes my way. I choose peace, I am deliberate about it.
At this point in life, I have to seek serenity for my life. I understand where my strength comes from. I know and
understand why I am not a basket case considering my life's circumstances over the past few years.
The one thing I know is through it all, Jesus kept my mind at peace. He kept me sane and humble. I will mention briefly
what the Lord has done for me and how He kept me close to His heart. Please focus on the God we serve. I am only
sharing my testimony to let you know the heart of God towards the ones He loves. He never left me or forsaken
me. Trust that He will never leave you or ever forsake you either.
In 2011, we moved my mother-in-law in with us to care for her, as she was stricken with Alzheimer's disease.
In 2016, I had a stroke in my classroom in front of my students. Moments later, as I was being checked into
ER; I had a second stroke.
In 2017, an aneurysm was discovered on the right side of my brain. Emergency surgery was scheduled within two weeks
In 2017, an aneurysm was discovered on the right side of my brain. Emergency surgery was scheduled within two weeks
to close it off.
In 2019, my mother-in-law got sick after dinner and passed away shortly afterwards in ER.
In 2019, my mother-in-law got sick after dinner and passed away shortly afterwards in ER.
In 2019, my mother had a stroke and had surgery to remove blockage from the main artery in her neck. The next day she coded.
She is alive and well. Look at our God!
In 2021, my son passed away unexpectedly after found unresponsive in my house by his brother. This was two years
In 2021, my son passed away unexpectedly after found unresponsive in my house by his brother. This was two years
and two days after his grandmother's death.
In 2022, the week of Thanksgiving, my youngest sister passed away the morning after attending Sunday's church service.
In 2022, the week of Thanksgiving, my youngest sister passed away the morning after attending Sunday's church service.
But God keeps me in perfect peace! I can honestly say, I have rest in my soul. God has always heard my prayers
and granted me the peace and strength I needed. God is a Faithful Father, a Faithful Friend, a Comforter, a Pillar
of Peace, a Source of Continuous Strength,
a Strong Tower, Pure Love, All Knowing, All Good, Patient, Peaceful, Understanding, and so much more. He is
everything to me! Just trust Him to be whatever you need when you need it!
The list of His attributes and character go on and on. It is in Him I live, I move, and I have my being.
Isaiah 43:1 says, He is an ever present help in times of trouble (of any kind). He loves me and He cares
about what I go through. He never left my side. He is with me to the end through thick and thin. I only
have to keep on trusting Him.
This promise is one I depend on; it got me through some tough times.
Life is not easy, but having God's peace of mind is an easy choice.
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