Hello friends,
I don't know about you but there have been many times in my life where I walked around down and out and feeling miserable and never understanding or knowing why? Am I alone on this? Have you ever wondered or maybe even attributed your sentiment to someone or maybe even a reason or condition that you are currently struggling with in your life? I am not saying that there are certain circumstances that can very much be justifiable as to causing such sentiment, but there is a greater factor that if we got a hold of, we could be able to overcome our rollercoaster of emotions which in some instances cause us to walk around in defeat and feeling miserable and hopeless.
As we read in the verse below, we can conclude that our lack of joy and peace is due to our hopelessness that comes from our lack of faith. As you read carefully there is an ingredient that leads up to joy and peace and that ingredient is trusting in God (meaning- having faith in Him). When we believe without a doubt that God is working on our behalf and only wishes the best for us and when we are walking in His commandments and fully trusting His Word, no matter what obstacles or apparent hindrances may come our way, His joy and peace will always abide in us. That is His equation, His promise, His Word that never fails and never returns void or without a result. Faith comes by hearing the word of God, so get filled with His word and you will be filled with His faith that will in turn bring you peace and joy. If as a Christian we are still anxious and never at rest then ask God to allow you to surrender your burden to Him because the lack of trusting in God, that He can carry your burden, is pulling you down and handing you anxiety instead of joy and peace. There more we (TRULY from our heart and soul) trust in God, the more that will equate in peace and joy!
On my way to seeking You more Lord, Pastor Elizabeth Z. Perez
Romans 15:13 "13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." (NIV)
