Download a free copy of "25 Recommended Resources for Spiritual Growth.I think of Jesus on the night before his crucifixion. He could have been overwhelmed with worry, anxiety, grief, and sorrow, but he wasn’t. He knew what He was facing, yet He still took time to comfort His disciples with the message of peace:Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful. (John 14:27)If Jesus offers us this deep, inner peace, why is it that the peace of God seems distant and so far away? More and more of us rarely experience peace within our own hearts.It seems as if we are constantly fighting our own inner battles to free ourselves from anxiety, fear, and worry.For me, the struggle is often connected with my focus. If I focus on problems, the cares of life, and things I can’t change, I find myself anxious, worried, and afraid. I’ve learned that the more time I spend with God, the more peace I experience.The peace God gives us is a peace that passes human understanding. It is a kind of peace that enables us to experience an inner calm in spite of all the circumstances that would normally cause us stress. It’s like the eye of a hurricane…perfect stillness and peace while storms rage all around.I recently spoke with a man who had just lost his job.  He said to me, “my fellow employees couldn’t believe I was so at peace, that I was okay with it.”  They asked, “what are you going to do?”  He said, “I am at peace.  I know God is going to take care of me.”  He went on to say, “I used to not be this way, but because of Jesus in my life, I am at peace.”How can we regain this peace in our hearts?Change your focus. The Bible instructs us to fix "our eyes on Jesus, who leads us and makes our faith complete" (Heb. 12:2). As we change our focus -- off of our problems and onto the Lord -- His peace will fill our lives.Change your circumstances. Sometimes it is necessary to take a break from the things that trouble us, even for brief periods of time. You may be lacking peace simply because you are not following God's pattern for rest.Change your attitude. Are you facing a difficult situation? The Bible says, " give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." (1 Thes. 5:18). Begin to thank God right now and soon you will experience His peace in the midst of the storm.Today’s Challenge: Let’s obey Philippians 4:6-7, which says, “do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Bring every need to God, trust Him to take care of everything, and let his peace fill your heart.

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