The Holy Spirit…will produce…in us…peace.” Gal 5:22
Panic and anxiety are our first reactions to conflict and problems. In those moments, choosing peace seems impossible. Your subconscious whispers, “If you really care, you will worry.” But Don’t panic! No matter what the situation or circumstance, we usually have…a minute to breathe deep and…let peace flow through our mind…Panic is the enemy.” Anxiety just enlarges the problem. Your best problem-resource is always peace. Fear and anxiety block the answers ; answers flow more easily and naturally from a peaceful state of mind. And God’s peace is always available to us—if we choose to use it. Paul writes, “When the Holy Spirit controls our lives he will produce…in us…peace.” Refuse to let your negative emotions run crazy or decide your response. Jesus said, “[Stop allowing yourselves to be agitated and disturbed; and do not permit yourselves to be fearful…intimidated…cowardly and unsettled]” (Jn 14: 27 AMPC). That means you have options; you can choose between peace and conflict. In the same verse, Jesus also said, “My [own] peace I…bequeath to you” (v. 27 AMPC), and “bequeath” means to execute a will. When someone dies, they leave their most cherished possessions to the people they love. But just because Jesus left us His peace doesn’t mean it will automatically operate in us. Plus, when we lose our peace, it’s harder to hear from God. When Paul says, “Let the peace (soul harmony which comes) from Christ rule…in your hearts” (Col 3:15 AMPC), the word “rule” means “to govern and to control.” So instead of letting yourself get anxious and panicky today, choose peace.
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