Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
 "PEACE FOR THE JOURNEY" by f. elaine olsen 1. Peace in the pardon 2. Peace in the mirror 3. Peace in the desert 4. Peace in the waters 5. Peace in the suffering 6. Peace in the mountains 7. Peace at church 8. Peace around the table with the ancients 9. Peace at home 10. Peace on the road |
Intro verse: a promised peace
Micah 5:4-5
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"Peace in the waters"
Mark 6:48
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a Bible passage for each day this week
Exodus 15:22-24
Psalm 46:10 Genesis 8:20-21 Matthew 27:50-51, 54 Mark 4:35-37, 39 |
REFLECTIONS or INSIGHTS (more in comments)
| My first before even reading any of these devotions of "PEACE in the WATERS" is to let you know that in all the places to find peace, for me the water would be it ... except for the frequent flooding and so many phenomenal natural disasters that come about in the waters, and the enormous sufferings that can happen because of this, I use to find much peace along any body of water, or site that water flows ... babbling brooks, rolling rivers, meandering streams, lakes, or even ponds but none compare to the peace of a sunset along the PACIFIC. With this said, I'm looking forward to PEACE this week! In fact, I have various blog posts (see some below) that include a bit of the nostalgia of my view of the Pacific (though I have to walk or bus to view it now), it is much closer than it ever was for the many years I lived in the state known for 10,000 lakes. Gotta admit, I'm a water loving gal especially the waters of baptism or cleansing.
Oct 08, 2008
Aug 27, 2008
Apr 08, 2008
Let's see which one of Elaine's PEACE in the waters, I like best:
1. "From Bitter to Better"
2. "The Beauty of a Backward Glance"
3. "A Sacred Reduction"
4. "The Glorious Renaissance of a Flooded Fury"
5. "A Sea's Deliverance"
I am continuing to add in the comments now as I am able on these. |
How about you?
How do you find
PEACE
in the waters?
(or why don't you?)
Picture yourself
walking on the water
to
JESUS
Describe what you feel.
PEACE
in the waters?
(or why don't you?)
Picture yourself
walking on the water
to
JESUS
Describe what you feel.
Not much peaceful water here around me, Peggy. I do like the ocean at the beach and waterfalls in the mountains, but I haven't been there in awhile. God's living water is my peace. Love you ~
ReplyDeleteGod is my ultimate peaceful, living water.
ReplyDeletePeace in the waters. What an interesting image to contemplate. If I picture myself walking on the water with Jesus, I see that i am just like Peter. Absolutely fine as long as I keep my eyes focused on Jesus. Once I look at the storm, or glance back at the boat - I sink!
ReplyDeleteI was also reminded of this verse:
"When you go through deep waters,
I will be with you.
When you go through rivers of difficulty,
you will not drown." (Isaiah 43:2)
Jesus helps me stay afloat...
GOD BLESS!
"God has always been about our other side"
ReplyDelete"A Sea's Deliverance" talks about the God of 100% "lovingly tending" to the 1%...and being "bound by sin and chains that longed to keep me in my tombed existence"...and the "cry of the individual amidst the shouts of the many, never goes unnoticed"...these reflections really speak to me... because for so many years I was so plugged in to the corporate worship and concert prayers, that the thought of a close, one on one relationship with the Lord seemed out of reach...after all, I was just one in an ocean of souls...how could He possibly have time for me and my seemingly petty concerns...
But, oh, the overwhelming love and compassion that washed over me when I decided to stop just talking about Him so much and began talking to Him...and then being quiet and waiting for Him to speak to me...
"For every chain that Satan would seek to wrap around your soul, there is a Word from God that will unlock your captivity and set your spirit free. If Geresa is your portion, then Christ is your answer"...
This old Squire Parsons' song comes to mind:
"HE CAME TO ME
by Squire Parsons
The gulf that separated me from Christ, my Lord,
It was so vast the crossing I could never ford;
From where I was to His domain, it seemed so far;
I cried, "Dear Lord, I cannot come to where you are."
He came to me, O, He came to me.
When I could not come to where He was, He came to me.
That's why He died on Calvary;
When I could not come to where He was, He came to me.
He came to me when I was bound in chains of sin,
He came to me when I possessed no hope within;
He picked me up and He drew me gently to His side,
Where, today, in His sweet love I now abide."
He Came to Me starts with the chorus
DeleteThank you so much Karen for sharing this! Not sure where I typed this (maybe in the comments I deleted) but "A Sea's Deliverance" ended up being my favorite also because it spoke to me. I'm blessed by you sharing this testimony to God's glory and deliverance! Thank you for being vulnerable enough to share your growth and change of how God freed you! You are so precious to me.
Peace and love to all and thank you for your comments,
Peggy
Gratefully, I have never experienced yet the devastation of a hurricane, flood waters or tornado, but I have been very close to each disaster, I was just spared from being a victim of the natural disaster, which only God has control over. We are surrendered defenseless in such situations. As I was not spared just recently the total loss of what use to be my home in MN, God miraculously did protect a portion of my personal belongings (as I shared here) and the first item that I asked for them to check on is a well-preserved family Bible. I have many that are well worn (2 and a half now with me here). However, the good news that this family treasure was preserved deeply blessed my soul and brought much joy to my heart and spirit. I could so identify with this 92 yr. old's joy of holding that treasure's replacement in her hands and glancing once more over the Word that lifts you above the 'storm' or the 'fire' or the destruction. He is Mighty and His Word strengthens us to press on. Spiritually, I have also felt the reduction and the renewed sense in the surrender once again to Our Lord's lordship over my life and my many failings washed and cleansed by the flood waters of my own tears (hopefully of repentance-true repentance-changed heart and life)! I've been washed by the blood of the Lamb and His sacrifice was much greater than mine has been, so I remain at His feet, at the Cross, in His arms of forgiveness, knowing I am His, and a far greater JOY than I can fathom He is mine, My Beloved, My Savior, My Rescuer, My Deliverer, My Friend - Jesus Christ!!!
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