Where Jesus is There is Peace ~ Sunday Devotion
On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” John 20:19 (NIV)
Where Jesus is there is peace. No peace? Jesus is not there. But He can be. All we have to do is invite Him in. Invite Him into our lives. Invite Him into our circumstances.
If peace is lacking in your job, invite Him in. If peace is lacking in your home, invite Him in. Is peace lacking in your day-to-day life? Invite Him in. Our lives aren’t made up of random compartments. Everything is related.
Where are you struggling? For a lot of years, I would’ve answered that question with “my weight.” I would’ve said I struggled with body image and self-confidence. Those worries consumed me. I was obsessed and anxious about it. I had no peace when it came to my relationship with my body. Why? I had not invited Jesus into that part of my life. That lack of peace overflowed into other areas.
Our lives are not random compartments. They are all connected. Invite Jesus into all areas. Share on X
Yes, I loved and followed Jesus. I prayed and had my daily devotions. But then I went to random magazines and sites on the internet to find the answers to this turmoil. I looked for something to calm my unsettled mind. I thought if only I found the right diet plan, I would lose weight, then I would be happy and at peace with my body. When I weighed less, then, and only then, could I really embrace my life and all that God had for me.
I’m not sure why I thought that inviting a stranger into my life to tell me how to care for my body would be the answer. But that’s what I believed until I realized that there is peace only in the places the Prince of Peace rules and reigns. I had to surrender this fight with my weight and allow Him to lead and guide me. Once I did, I had peace. And I found a healthy, sustainable approach to my fitness. I was free to embrace my age and stage of life.
Action Step: Notice where you might be lacking or seeking peace in your life. Have you invited Jesus into that space? If not, today is a good day to invite Him in. He’ll take away your worry and fear and give you peace.
Happy Sunday!
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