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Path to Inner Peace

To me the path to inner peace is the knowledge that the Holy Spirit dwells in me and that I can have this peace that passes all understanding, no matter what happens in my life.
Philippians 4: 6, 7 NIV "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every thing, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
If we desire to have this inner peace, we will have to be willing to do the inner work. We need to accept 'what is' and not stress about things that we do not have control over. We need to let go of anger, regrets and disappointments that we experience in life.We can't have this inner peace if we are constantly judging ourselves and others, we need to be willing to admit when we are wrong, to forgive ourselves and others.  If we think negatively of others we will most likely be thinking negatively of ourselves, let us strive to not let the negative rob us of the positive in our lives.
2 Timothy 1: 7 NIV " For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline."
To attain this inner peace it helps to memorize Bible verses about peace and to focus on God's power and perfect timing, that we can have inner peace no matter what turmoil is happening in our lives at any given time.
John 14:27 NIV "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."

18 comments:

  1. thank you so much! such timely wisdom! God bless you!

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  2. Such a wonderful message. Many thanks and blessings.

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  3. What soothing and uplifting words and so true! Thank you!
    I featured you on my blog today. I do a Sunday "spin" around the country sharing some of my favorite blogs with others. Back in the day, Sunday was when we visited with others in the afternoon and "called on people" so I do the same on my blog. I hope that was okay with you and that you will be pleased. I always give full credit and placed a link to your blog from mine. I am at www.farmgirlsam.blogspot.com
    Thank you for all you do!

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  4. Thank you for sharing such inspirationational teachings. Daily recipes posted to my facebook are something I look forward to try. But this Bread for the Journey message was better then anything I could prepare. Thank you for sharing the words and teachings from the bible. God Bless you!

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  5. Exactly what I needed. Thank you so much for sharing this message. Have a blessed day!

    Reena

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  6. Thank you for sharing that timely message. It is exactly what I needed to hear today. God is truly always there when we need a word from Him.

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  7. So many great points packed into one short blog! Well said...and a good reminder. And what a beautiful photo to go with it! Thanks...

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  8. Thank for that lovely picture and for the message
    which I needed to hear today

    Blessings

    Wendy

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  9. Thanks again for the inspirational message--always like to stop by on Sunday because your messages are like the icing on the cake. Thank you.

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  10. Thank you for posting this. Ive read it 3 times and hope that others that read it get as much out of it as I did. Thank you very much.

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  11. Thank you Betty for your inspirational message. I especially feel a closeness to John 14:27 - I am always trying to attain that peace that Christ talks about - I am so glad it is a gift that God is so willing to give to us. Thank you so much. Helen from SK

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  12. Very well said, a real blessing, thanks.

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  13. Thank you, Betty. This post is a real blessing. It seems many agree with me.

    Sonya

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  14. This is a beautiful message and very timely to share. Life is hard, but the community of women helping women is truly evidence of God's grace in motion. Thanks for putting this together - it's the very message I hope helps a friend thru a fragile time with her son.

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  15. This was an answer to my prayer.

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  16. Sounds like all here needed to read this message. I printed it off and will keep reading it to remind me not to stress about life. God is in control. I know that in my mind, but need to know it in my heart.

    Thanks to all of you and your wonderful website.

    Diane

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  17. Just catching up on the blog and saw this post. It was exactly what I needed to hear today, as a mom of two young ones peace has seemed to escape me these days. Thank you for the encouragement to be rooted in the Word.

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  18. You know in a world such as we live in, it calms my heart to know that there are ppl who still love the Lord and look to HIm...thank you for your stand on faith and thank you for the marvellous recipes that you share...God bless you

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