An Anniversary of choosing Peace over Fear

When I acted unhinged in my childhood, behaving too high and mighty in my words or actions, my parents stumbled that thinking.

They grounded the high-flying behavior.

Sent to my room, wings clipped, my focus eventually turned to want freedom and approval.

I was curious as to what the term ‘grounding’ came from. A google search reveals it may have roots in the term to ground an airplane.

Do adults need to be grounded too?

Grounded in God’s word.

“But all who listen to me will live in peace, untroubled by fear of harm.” (Proverbs 1:33 NLT)

Proverbs, in part, tells of Wisdom trying to help us through wise instruction. Listening to her has the promise of peace.

Peace of:

Mind

Heart

Spirit

God instructs us to live by his wisdom so that we may live in peace.

Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? (Matthew 6:27 NIV) If you want a richer understanding of this text, read Matthew 6:25-27.

No matter what is happening around you or to you, God promises you his peace. You have a deposit of peace within you, simply for living by His statutes.

Father, I get caught up in worries and situations that intimidate me. I forget that with you, I always have a guide. You go before me, beside me, and behind me, keeping me sealed up in your perfect love. Thank you.

Happy Anniversary!!!

Okay, yes, it is my blogging anniversary. I would not be able to celebrate it without you! This is official, one solid year of blogging.

There have been many weeks when fear stole my confidence, and I was worried about posting what I sketched together. But, I know God is asking and guiding me to write. So, in obedience, I will continue.

I am also continuing work on the Devotional about praying for your City. The first Thursday of the month is a sampling of guided prayer over your City.

I have enjoyed reviewing Devotionals each month and plan to continue them.

Thank you so much for visiting each week to connect and read my newest post. I appreciate you!

I would love to get the word out about the Devotional I am writing. I see that it can be a prayer movement, gathering people to pray for their individual Cities.

I need your help to do it. Please share my blog and City Devotionals with others.

I firmly believe our prayers can affect our City for the good of all the people in it.

Until next week, keep Walking on Mustard Seeds,

Michele Marie Weisman

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