Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Philippians 4:8 KJV https://bible.com/bible/1/php.4.8.KJV

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9 KJV https://bible.com/bible/1/mat.5.9.KJV

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27 KJV https://bible.com/bible/1/jhn.14.27.KJV

To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. Luke 1:79 KJV https://bible.com/bible/1/luk.1.79.KJV

Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: Hebrews 12:14 KJV https://bible.com/bible/1/heb.12.14.KJV

Day 7 of Joy Filled Days with God

When he prophesied the coming of the Messiah, the prophet Zechariah said that the Child who was to be born would rise like the morning sun to bring light to those who lived in darkness and in the shadow of death, and would guide our footsteps on the path of peace (see Luke 1:79). Thirty-three years after this prophecy, when Jesus was returning to His Father, He promised His disciples that He would leave His peace behind for them: “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid” (John 14:27).

People who live with the peace of Jesus in their hearts are happy people because they are not characterized by the unrest and strife of the world; they also manage to live without fear. But Jesus asks more of you than to simply be a recipient of His peace. It is His will for you to be a peacemaker, someone who will bring about peace in the lives of others. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God,” He promises in His Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5:9).

Therefore, be finely tuned in to the state of mind of the people around you and be prepared to make peace if quarrels arise, because peacemakers are happy people!

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank You that I can have Your peace and tranquility in my life. Make me a peacemaker so that I too will be able to settle the differences amongst other people. Amen.

The content for this devotional was taken from: “Where Hope Blossoms” by Nina Smit ©Christian Art Publishers.

Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. 2 Corinthians 1:3‭-‬4 KJV https://bible.com/bible/1/2co.1.3-4.KJV

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. Hebrews 13:5 KJV https://bible.com/bible/1/heb.13.5.KJV

But my people would not hearken to my voice; and Israel would none of me. Psalms 81:11 KJV https://bible.com/bible/1/psa.81.11.KJV

Day 6 of 14 days filled with God

People who are satisfied with what they have received from life do not worry about how their possessions compare to those of others. If you value the things that you have and don’t constantly yearn for what you do not have, you will be a happier person.

There are two kinds of people: those who are satisfied with what they have, and the dissatisfied who always want more. It is obvious that the former are happy people and the latter remain unhappy.

While they were wandering around in the wilderness, God provided everything for His people. The psalmist then testifies that He will still provide in abundance for His children’s needs. God wants to provide everything that is necessary for you, too – abundantly.

Therefore, enjoy everything that He has so lavishly given you, be prepared to share the things that you have with others who have less and forget about all the things that you do not have. Listen to the advice of the writer to the Hebrews, “Be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you’” (Heb. 13:5). The more satisfied you are, the happier you will be.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, forgive me for being so dissatisfied with what I have and for comparing myself with people who have more than I do. Thank You that You have always provided those things that I need in abundance. Amen.

The content for this devotional was taken from: “Where Hope Blossoms” by Nina Smit ©Christian Art Publishers.