Thursday, September 27, 2012

A Place of Peace

courtesy of www.geekphilosphers.com

A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; But it shall not come near you. Only with your eyes shall you look, And see the reward of the wicked. Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge, Even the Most High, your dwelling place, No evil shall befall you, Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling; (Psalm 91:5-10, NKJV)

Complete this famous thought. "My happy place is...

Some say their happy place is the beach. Some say the mountains. While there's absolutely nothing wrong with those pleasures, there's a happy place that's even greater. The happy place of peace. You know, I recently heard a quote that really resonated with me.

"Peace isn't the absence of conflict, peace is the presence of God."

These verses tell us that nothing shall come near to frighten us. Yes, we may be in a whirlwind of confusion, but God comes to us with His sweet peace.

Ladies, do you need God's Peace today? Let me encourage you….

Call out to Him!

Father, thank You for the sweet peace you offer to us freely. Thank you Lord for allowing us to come to You and not have to go through the priest anymore. Lord we love You and we praise You. Amen.

Glenda shares: This morning during my quiet time a song came to me which speaks volumes of what Psalm 91 is all about. Please click below and listen to Gaither Music, featuring Joy Gardner sing
"We Are Standing on Holy Ground". 












                             

12 comments:

  1. What a beautiful reminder this Thursday morning! I especially appreciated the verses from Psalm 91 - one of my favorite psalms. And you're so right...our happiest, most peaceful place is in the very presence of our awesome God. Thank you, Jamie and Glenda!

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    1. Cathy,
      Yes, we are in the presence of our awesome God and He is good...all the time and gives peace beyond measure. Thanks for stopping by...Jamie & Glenda

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  2. Jamie, here are three comments for you from Jeanette Edgar, Amy Nedrow, and Dave Mills.

    Really enjoyed the post And thank you for being yet another mention of God’s Presence for me from Amy Nedrow…dreamsandotherthings.wordpress.com


    Jamie, this is a wonderful word of encouragement and truth. Thank you!
    From jeanetteedgar@sbcglobal.net


    Dave
    admillsiii@frontier.com
    Wow! What an awesome devotion and video. Thanks!

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  3. Jamie,
    Bless you today dear friend and may you stay sheltered under His wings of peace. Love you!

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  4. Beautiful, ladies! I love that song and the verse and devo match it perfectly. I agree with Cathy - in His presence is my favorite place.
    I also love my green VA mountains :)

    Hope you two have a wonderful weekend!!

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    1. Thanks Susan from Jamie and I for stopping by with your always encouraging words. Yes His presence is our favorite place...in the mountains, plains, valleys, flatlands. He is everywhere!

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  5. Isn't it wonderful to think that the Presence of God is more than just a concept? We can literally run to Him and find peace. Sitting at His feet is a wonderful happy place for me. Jamie and Glenda, thank you so much. Y'all are doing a wonderful job with this study.

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    1. Nan,
      Replying for Jamie and I...love your thoughts...we can run to Him, sit at His feet and find that happy peaceful place. Thanks for always leaving a word of encouragement.

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  6. Jamie, what a wonderful reminder that peace is the presence of God. Sometimes it's hard to understand the peace that passes understanding, but I'm so glad He offers it to us freely.

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    1. Carol..like you...grateful we don't have to understand God's peace in order to receive it. It is truly beyond understanding...from Jamie & Glenda
      Thanks for stopping by!

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  7. Verna
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    Beautiful piece, Jamie and Glenda . . . I love “peace isn’t the absence of conflict but the presence of God” . . . I remember years ago crying out to God for peace in the midst of the conflict. He reminded me the peace was right in the center, where He was . . . . oh, how we learn . . .


    glendamills.com
    In reply to Verna.
    Verna,
    How often has God does this for us my friend? Peace in the center of the conflict…storm…in all situations God is there. Thanks for stopping by I will share with Jamie…




    Select comment Glenda Mills
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    Submitted on 2012/09/28 at 6:40 am | In reply to laura.
    Laura,
    It’s true…No other name brings the peace only Jesus can dear friend. Thanks from both Jamie and I for stopping by!

    Select comment laura
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    Submitted on 2012/09/27 at 8:59 pm
    Beautiful. There is peace in no other name. Thank you for sharing this powerful message.

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  8. I can think of several times when the peace I was experiencing didn't make sense to the world.

    I can also recall many times when I didn't have peace...and yet it was available for the asking.

    It's always there, ready to comfort us. The choice is up to us. Thank you for the reminder!

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