Pursuing the Peace of God

“The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace because he trusts in You,” Isaiah 26:3.

We must be unwavering in our belief in God. I have asked God repeatedly, “How can you teach or instill resolve in someone else?” Seriously, I can say all day long that you must determine in your heart to stand on the promises of God, but until you actually understand how, it means nothing.
This morning I heard about a wrestler that was being honored for his life-long distinguish career. I am going to paraphrase the important part of the story. When he lost for the first time, he promised himself he never wanted to feel that way again, so he set out to become the expert in wrestling. He not only achieved it; He taught the techniques to others.
So, with that thought process, I will ask you, “How much of your life will you allow evil to consume till you decide I am done?” A determined Christ-follower is always watching to see how God will answer. They are on the alert to see how God is working in their life. God’s praises are always on their lips while His word is rolling through their mind. This kind of perfect peace is not wished for but instead taken as a promised crown, worn proudly to display the fruit of faithfulness to God. Peace is there for anyone, but God says you must pursue it. You will seek what you love. The question is, what is it that you love most?
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