Isaiah 26:3,4 (NIV)
You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he
trusts in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD is the Rock
eternal.
Philippians 4:7 (NIV)
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard
your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV & KJV,
combined)
For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, of
love, and of a sound mind.
During some recent
stressful events, my Uncle reminded me of the passage in Isaiah. The other two
verses have been long-time comforts for me.
It occurs to me, as
simplistic as it may sound, that the more time we take to study the Bible and
learn its truths, the better able we are to find comfort in time of need.
Sadly, the converse is true as well—if we seldom study the Bible for ourselves,
if we seldom make the effort to learn its truths and commit them to heart, then
we have fewer resources for comfort in time of need.
Gracious Heavenly Father,
Thank you for the
comfort you provide through your Word, especially during times of stress. May we be
faithful and diligent to study your Word and hold fast to its precious truths. And above all, guide us to keep our mind steadfast on you.
In Christ’s name we
pray, Amen.
Respectfully written and submitted by
Dotty Willmon, Resurrection Christian—looking for the blessed hope of
Christ’s return!
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