Devil, You Cannot Have My Peace

That’s right, you cannot have my peace! First of all, the peace that’s been given to me was bought at a high price and given to me as a gift. Secondly, this peace that’s been promised to me surpasses my logical understanding and exceeds my greatest expectations.
John 14:27 reads “I am leaving you with a gift –peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift that the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.”
It’s so easy for us, especially me, to allow our inner peace to be mishandled and juggled by people, the enemy, and our emotions. I want to encourage you today by sharing how we can combat the “lies” of this world with “truths” of HIS word when it comes to having constant peace that is steady, strong and resilient.
 
PEOPLE did not DIE for YOU!
Are you tired of giving your peace to the person who cuts you off on the expressway or takes your parking space at the grocery store? Are you in an unhealthy friendship where you are constantly giving out money, time and energy, only to receive the exact opposite from the one in whom you are investing? I know we all have been in a place where we desire to be the “Savior” for friends and family.
However, desiring to be something you were never created to be can steal your inner peace. You inherit sleepless nights and endure mental uneasiness when you exchange your gift to serve into people- pleasing, which in turn affects your judgment and peace. John 16:33 says “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world”. He paid the price so that you could have the peace!
 
The ENEMEY is after your PEACE!
The enemy does not want you to have peace; he wants you to be confused and angry. Confusion causes doubt, anger causes separation, and as a result unhealthy seeds of discord are sown into the grounds of your heart. It’s okay to have feelings of wanting to give up; but, don’t stop there. Continue to fight for your peace, speak the word over your situation, and what the enemy means for EVIL will be used for your good.
In order to overcome, we have to choose in the moment of despair to walk in Gods peace and not the fall for the enemy’s costly distractions. So, instead become focused on those things that bring glory to God and ultimately joy. Romans 15:33 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit”.
 
 
EMOTIONS cannot control your PEACE!
As a woman, I tend to go through hundreds of emotions daily! Ha! Sometimes I can start my day and be gun-hoe about my day, rock my prayer time, play my awesome worship music and have a pep in my step! But, immediately after I walk through the door at work and a child begins throwing a tantrum and nothing seems to appease them, I result to having a “cloudy” day in a matter of a few minutes!
To be honest, I don’t like days like that! Not because of the tantrum, but because of the effect the spontaneous episode had on my emotions. Emotions are temporary and Gods word is permanent!
So, instead of allowing a little unexpected twist to change the trajectory of your day, allow the promises of God to navigate your emotions so that you can stay in a constant state of peace. Philippians 4:6-7 says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus”.
 
Take a deep breath and allow the peace of God to rest in your heart this day! Know that the King of Kings has blessed you with a Gift that the world cannot take away. He came so that you may have peace, not just for today, but for all of the days of your lives. Choose today to no longer surrender your gift to people, tough situations, challenges, the enemy, or your emotions. Take back the reigns and walk in your Godly Inheritance!