by Dona Hake
~Isaiah 41:10 (CJB)
” Don’t be afraid, for I am with you;
don’t be distressed, for I am your God.
I give you strength, I give you help,
I support you with my victorious right hand.”
One translation says “Fear not, for I am with you, do not look anxiously about you.” Many times when fear grips our heart our mind goes into a tail spin and it seems like confusion is well able to permeate our soul. It is in those times that we may wander away from His precious dwelling place where there is perfect peace.
Psalm 94:19 (TLB)
“Lord, when doubts fill my mind, when my heart
is in turmoil, quiet me and give me renewed hope and cheer.”
I can remember not too long ago when the Lord was quietly speaking to me in my heart a particular thing. It is only a few simple words yet they are full of power and comfort, and they were “Return to your peace.” These few sweet words stirred my heart to make sure my dwelling place was in His presence and that is where I will always find the peace I need along with anything else my heart desires.
Many times we can get too caught up in the daily routine of our lives and God’s peace and strength can slip away because we have allowed it to. When we are confronted with fears, we must make a real effort to look toward Him knowing that His mighty hand is well able to support us. I encourage you to return to His peace whenever you feel that you are being brought down by the anxieties of your mind. Know that in turmoil He is able to quiet your soul and renew it with hope to go on!