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Finding True Peace

Finding True Peace

Fellowship Meal at Promise Point Baptist Revival

“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20

From my journal, December 18, 2024 – “Regina came yesterday; leaves today … We talked non-stop for hours. My heart breaks for those who do not have close friends to do life with!”

My friend lives several hours from me, yet she finds (MAKES) time to come my way. We laugh, we cry, we pray, we share things only God will ever hear. Do you have a treasured friend like that? Are you one? God calls us “family” for a reason.

The attached photo was taken at a recent church dinner. The t-shirt says it all. Without a life of prayer, we can easily slip into the world’s mode: climb the proverbial ladder, work harder to get more stuff. Yet, it is ALL temporary.

“… The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” James 5:16b

I love the photo of sweet Judy and the tiny baby. Do you know the Jesus we celebrate holds us like that? His love is so great. He desires that we come to Him as a little child.

Like many of you, I’ve had more than one challenge the past few weeks. Because of God’s family faithfully praying, I have felt His comfort and peace in the midst of my storms. Do you have that peace in your storm? Let me hear from you.

Are you struggling with health issues? Are your finances strapped to the limit? Do you have relationships that need healing? Are there things in your life that need fixing? There is one answer: Jesus! Click here for God’s words on peace.

As you celebrate the birth of Jesus this year, I want to personally challenge you to search your own heart. Have you made room for Jesus? Is He so real to you that you know (really know) He walks with you each day?

Dear friend, I do not have it all together! In the midst of reading hundreds of happy birthday posts and cards, I have felt lonely. Yet, God has been faithful. I read His word, recall His promises, and I find peace. As I close, I pray for that kind of peace for you. I want you to feel God’s spirit when you need an extra hug.

Hugs, love and PRAYERS!

Susie

Let me hear how God is at work in your life.

 

A Little Child shall lead Them

a little child shall lead them

Baby Reiley at Promise Point Baptist

The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together, and a little child shall lead them … Isaiah 11:6

As I write this, my world has turned upside down. In the midst of it all, there is hope. I know Who holds me in His loving Hands.

The first week in August was long, tiring, and for the most part unsuccessful. One more long trip out of town following my cousin’s death was inevitable. However, my heart drew me back home Sunday for church. A close friend, Marilyn, was to be baptized in the river, I HAD to be there.

As often happens, the Lord spoke directly to my heart through the pastor’s message. Over sixty years as a Christian and I continue to be amazed at how the Holy Spirit meets the deepest, unspoken needs of my heart.

The breezy warm day was ideal for a dunkin’ in the river. As Pastor closed the service, a loud clap of thunder stopped us in our tracks. Thunder? no, no, NO!  Within minutes the parking lot was flooded as lightning again filled the sky. There would be no river baptism today.

All was lost. I should not have made the long trip home. Or, was this another one of God’s appointments?

“Susie, we didn’t get your picture with the baby. We need all of our church in Reiley’s Family album.” A very excited new grandmother was in my face with a camera as she plopped that wee one in my arms. Oh, my … I’d drive anywhere to cuddle that cutie again.

As I cradled that precious child in my arms, I knew that I knew that I knew. God always has a plan. I must learn to trust Him more. There is hope. There is a calm in the midst of my storm. there is assurance the promise of our permanent home where we all, God’s children, will have the peace of this little child. We will be cared for and nurtured and loved like no other can.

For some encouraging scriptures providing hope click here.

I do not know what my tomorrow holds, I do know it isn’t going as we had planned. I’ve not had time to comprehend the loss of my cousin/sister! It leaves me as the last remaining member of Momma’s family! Just now I am watching my amazing hubby struggle to breathe. We do know the Great Planner has each of us in the palm of His loving hand. I know, I KNOW we can trust Him.

Are you a Child of the King? Do you know beyond a shadow of a doubt your last breath here will be your next in Heaven?

There is a peace that passes all understanding as your Forever Family holds you up in prayer. Do you have that peace? If not, I have time to listen. Even in the midst of the wildest storm, you are loved.

Hugs,