Comments on: Peace Defined http://www.diaryof1.com/2010/08/15/peace-defined/ Seeking Wisdom, Washing Dishes Wed, 16 May 2012 19:10:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Jen http://www.diaryof1.com/2010/08/15/peace-defined/#comment-60232 Jen Sun, 22 Aug 2010 03:34:15 +0000 http://www.diaryof1.com/2010/08/15/peace-defined/#comment-60232 <b>e-Mom</b>, ahhhhh, a lull period. I'm dreaming of such. :-) e-Mom, ahhhhh, a lull period. I’m dreaming of such. :-)

]]> By: e-Mom http://www.diaryof1.com/2010/08/15/peace-defined/#comment-60133 e-Mom Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:04:38 +0000 http://www.diaryof1.com/2010/08/15/peace-defined/#comment-60133 Duly noted. I hear you Jen. I could echo every word. We've entered a lull period recently, after a wild rocky ride. Trusting yours will come sooner rather than later. ((Hugs)) ღ Duly noted. I hear you Jen.

I could echo every word. We’ve entered a lull period recently, after a wild rocky ride. Trusting yours will come sooner rather than later. ((Hugs)) ღ

]]> By: Jen http://www.diaryof1.com/2010/08/15/peace-defined/#comment-60112 Jen Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:29:38 +0000 http://www.diaryof1.com/2010/08/15/peace-defined/#comment-60112 <b>Kristin</b>, thank you for the book recommendation. I hadn't heard of it, and no wonder, it was written in the 1600s! But good enough for the very difficult 1600s, good enough for me, I'll be looking it up! Kristin, thank you for the book recommendation. I hadn’t heard of it, and no wonder, it was written in the 1600s! But good enough for the very difficult 1600s, good enough for me, I’ll be looking it up!

]]> By: Kristin http://www.diaryof1.com/2010/08/15/peace-defined/#comment-60109 Kristin Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:46:47 +0000 http://www.diaryof1.com/2010/08/15/peace-defined/#comment-60109 Thinking of you, Jen, and relating :-) "Let not your heart be troubled." While it may not be a command (or even an order) it is the Word! Wishing you bon appétit: here's to feasting on the Word and to enjoying peace... or simply trusting when peace eludes us! Recommended book (hope this is appropriate...) The Christian in Complete Armour: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Gurnall Thinking of you, Jen, and relating :-) “Let not your heart be troubled.” While it may not be a command (or even an order) it is the Word! Wishing you bon appétit: here’s to feasting on the Word and to enjoying peace… or simply trusting when peace eludes us!

Recommended book (hope this is appropriate…)

The Christian in Complete Armour:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Gurnall

]]> By: Jen http://www.diaryof1.com/2010/08/15/peace-defined/#comment-60104 Jen Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:34:34 +0000 http://www.diaryof1.com/2010/08/15/peace-defined/#comment-60104 <b>Kristin</b>, trust = obedience, that is a great reminder. I struggle with fearful, anxious thoughts so this was a good word for me. I have to be intentional, as you said, and exercise fierce control over my thoughts. I'm so messed up in my thinking sometimes that I actually feel bad when I throw aside anxious thoughts, thinking something idiotic like, "well, Jen, now that you're not worried about ______, something bad really WILL happen. You'd better start worrying again and "pray" about it to prove that you're doing something about it." Doing something about nothing. It's bad. So Yes, I need to trust, to be very aware where my thoughts are headed and ask God to win this battle, as I know He will. Kristin, trust = obedience, that is a great reminder. I struggle with fearful, anxious thoughts so this was a good word for me. I have to be intentional, as you said, and exercise fierce control over my thoughts.

I’m so messed up in my thinking sometimes that I actually feel bad when I throw aside anxious thoughts, thinking something idiotic like, “well, Jen, now that you’re not worried about ______, something bad really WILL happen. You’d better start worrying again and “pray” about it to prove that you’re doing something about it.” Doing something about nothing. It’s bad. So Yes, I need to trust, to be very aware where my thoughts are headed and ask God to win this battle, as I know He will.

]]> By: Kristin http://www.diaryof1.com/2010/08/15/peace-defined/#comment-60086 Kristin Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:58:17 +0000 http://www.diaryof1.com/2010/08/15/peace-defined/#comment-60086 Your words remind me of another favorite scripture: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." Proverbs 3:5-6 Another thought I read recently (can't remember the scripture -- was it a scripture?) is this: we show our trust in God (we obey) by not allowing ourselves to be anxious and fearful -- so that when fearful, anxious thoughts arise.... we put a stop to them intentionally! And, instead, remember these words and this command to "trouble not. "Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful" (John 14:1). We show our trust in Him when we practice this simple command. Thank you for another wonderful post! I will keep my mind on God today. (I am learning that I must "renew my intention" throughout the day. Otherwise I forget to keep my mind focused; fatigue sets in and my motivations begin to go amuck. This is when I need to stop and remember to give thanks. To trust. To be kind and patient to others even when I want to snap. To know with certainty that God's plan is unfolding in my life. Your words remind me of another favorite scripture: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5-6

Another thought I read recently (can’t remember the scripture — was it a scripture?) is this: we show our trust in God (we obey) by not allowing ourselves to be anxious and fearful — so that when fearful, anxious thoughts arise…. we put a stop to them intentionally! And, instead, remember these words and this command to “trouble not. “Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful” (John 14:1). We show our trust in Him when we practice this simple command.

Thank you for another wonderful post! I will keep my mind on God today. (I am learning that I must “renew my intention” throughout the day. Otherwise I forget to keep my mind focused; fatigue sets in and my motivations begin to go amuck. This is when I need to stop and remember to give thanks. To trust. To be kind and patient to others even when I want to snap. To know with certainty that God’s plan is unfolding in my life.

]]> By: Jen http://www.diaryof1.com/2010/08/15/peace-defined/#comment-60083 Jen Thu, 19 Aug 2010 02:46:59 +0000 http://www.diaryof1.com/2010/08/15/peace-defined/#comment-60083 <b>Becky</b>, thank you for your encouragement! <b>DK</b>, hi Debi, thanks for stopping in and sharing the moment. I appreciate your prayers. I hope you're doing well and enjoying every moment of summer sunshine. <b>Becky</b>, yes, trust is hard sometimes! Guess I need to start praying and singing hymns in the fire. :-) Becky, thank you for your encouragement!

DK, hi Debi, thanks for stopping in and sharing the moment. I appreciate your prayers. I hope you’re doing well and enjoying every moment of summer sunshine.

Becky, yes, trust is hard sometimes! Guess I need to start praying and singing hymns in the fire. :-)

]]> By: Christian Carnival #341 | Thinking in Christ http://www.diaryof1.com/2010/08/15/peace-defined/#comment-60071 Christian Carnival #341 | Thinking in Christ Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:02:17 +0000 http://www.diaryof1.com/2010/08/15/peace-defined/#comment-60071 [...] So, the secrets say Keep your mind on God and you’ll have peace. Go to God with your anxieties and He will give you the peace that dissolves all confusion. These are the words of my source of help and strength — I’m not mocking them, I’m just saying that there is clearly much more to these “secrets” than meets the eye. -Peace Defined [...] [...] So, the secrets say Keep your mind on God and you’ll have peace. Go to God with your anxieties and He will give you the peace that dissolves all confusion. These are the words of my source of help and strength — I’m not mocking them, I’m just saying that there is clearly much more to these “secrets” than meets the eye. -Peace Defined [...]

]]> By: Becky k http://www.diaryof1.com/2010/08/15/peace-defined/#comment-60042 Becky k Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:41:31 +0000 http://www.diaryof1.com/2010/08/15/peace-defined/#comment-60042 Ah, I love this post and can almost feel my heart skip. Trust can be so hard sometimes. Especially when we, as moms and wives, are always right and in control :) Our last church service was about focusing on others' needs, praying and singing hymns even when we are in the fire. Relating to Paul and Silas prison in Acts 16. Thank you for a great reminder of our Faithful Father. Ah, I love this post and can almost feel my heart skip. Trust can be so hard sometimes. Especially when we, as moms and wives, are always right and in control :) Our last church service was about focusing on others’ needs, praying and singing hymns even when we are in the fire. Relating to Paul and Silas prison in Acts 16. Thank you for a great reminder of our Faithful Father.

]]> By: DK Stangeland http://www.diaryof1.com/2010/08/15/peace-defined/#comment-60013 DK Stangeland Mon, 16 Aug 2010 22:05:59 +0000 http://www.diaryof1.com/2010/08/15/peace-defined/#comment-60013 I hear your sister! The hits keep on coming, but He is faithful and true. It just doesn't "feel" like it all the time. I'm praying for you today. I hear your sister! The hits keep on coming, but He is faithful and true. It just doesn’t “feel” like it all the time. I’m praying for you today.

]]> By: Becky http://www.diaryof1.com/2010/08/15/peace-defined/#comment-60001 Becky Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:45:47 +0000 http://www.diaryof1.com/2010/08/15/peace-defined/#comment-60001 Bravo! Beautifully written, Jen!! Bravo!
Beautifully written, Jen!!

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