Isiah 32:17

The work of the righteousness will be peace, and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever.

When we believed with our heart in Jesus and spoke it to our salvation, we gained right standing. The key here is that right standing enables us to move forward without having to be sin conscious. Sin doesn’t lead to peace it leads to disorder. We were out of order without God. God sent Jesus to die for our sins and re-establish order in our lives. Who doesn’t like order? Many people are drowning in their lives without Jesus and His order. Without order, our lives become a painful drudgery. When righteousness was sent to work in our lives peace, quietness and assurance follow right behind.

Romans 10:17

So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

We hear this all the time. “You should be reading your bibles.” And repeat. Sigh. And then a trial comes, and we are reminded that our time with the Lord was well spent. The world tries to pull us in many directions. We are meant to be ahead and not behind because we are supposed to be overcomers. Feed on the word of God until the understanding comes, until you understand that you are freer with it than without.

Psalm 27: 1-3

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.

Troubles and Confidence don’t seem to go together do they, but they should. We should realize the moment we step out of bed in the morning that Jesus is there to protect us and the devil will try to tear us down. We shouldn’t fear when the Lord has already planned our way out. The psalm is bold to remind us to build ourselves up in the Lord. The more we meditate on this psalm, the more boldness comes out of our spirit and mouths. The moment an attack occurs, we repeat these words until the devil knows we know where our safety resides.

1 Corinthians 14:33

God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the church of the saints.

This world is filled with so much noise, strife, discontent and distractions that it is easy to get confused. It’s no wonder that people are confused and anxious about trying to live their lives. We take vacations to find some rest and peace but, what if we could live our everyday in peace? Time is a commodity and how we spend it depends on what we value. When we read our Bibles, we find the peace. “God is not the author of confusion but of peace.” He sent His word to us to stabilize our thinking and bring us contentment.

Philippians 4: 6-7

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, 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.

We all have times of need, questions, fears but God says “not to be anxious about anything,” When do we need to do it? Right away don’t let your mind race down the rabbit trail. Fear is a liar, and Gods’ word is real. Remind yourself of your confidence in the father. Remember all the things He has done for you. Pull out scripture and quote out loud. Shout the voice of doubt down with scripture if you have to, but don’t let fear get a foothold. Peace and calm always lead to better decisions and the peace that transcends understanding is your assurance of an answer to your prayer.

Hebrews 4: 12-13

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword. It penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

The word of God is ALIVE and ACTIVE. The word is producing every day of our lives whether we believe it or not. We are supposed to let the word seep into ourselves and divide soul and spirit so the spirit can reign. The process allows our worlds to become more abundant, not smaller. When our spirits gain knowledge, we gain ground against the enemy. The soul can lead us astray if given a chance but the spirit shows us how to reign with God.

Mathew 7:7-8

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

Do you ever just need an answer or help with a decision. Sometimes the things of God require persistence in the seeking of an answer. Through faith, we can believe that our Father is working on our behalf to show us the way, open doors, and heal the body. We have a part to play by going to Jesus and presenting our need and give time for God to work on our behalf.

Psalm 37:4

Take delight in the Lord, and He will give me the desires of my heart.

The deeper we go into Jesus and the closer we try to get to Him the more He gives us the desires of our hearts. Our relationship with Jesus is a real relationship of love and honor. When we love the Lord and honor his word above all else, we draw closer to Him. God knows how to fill and fulfill all our needs, and He wants to. Peace, joy, love, happiness comes close to us when we set our affections on the things above.

2 Corinthians 4:18

So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

Circumstances. Have you ever been in a spot and think nothing is going to change? Or you have prayed, and you wait, but the only dust has blown off the mountain. Patience sometimes seems like a virtue you will never possess. Remind yourself in those moments that what you are going through is subject to change. Quote scripture to that mountain to build you up and tear it down. The feelings will change just as night turns to day.