A Prayer for Peace

A Prayer for Peace

Isaiah 26:3 reads, “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace.”   Here is a prayer for peace: “Lord, Your Word says, ‘Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee, because he trusteth in thee.’ Your Word says, ‘The...
A Prayer for Peace

Learn to Be Content

Philippians 4:11 reads, “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.”   Discontentment is a trap that can ensnare you and rob you of joy and fulfillment. That’s why the Bible says you must learn to be content “whatever the...
A Prayer for Peace

Understanding Satan’s Role (Pt. V)

Luke 22:31 reads, “Satan has demanded the right to test each one of you.”   Luke writes: “Jesus said, ‘Simon, listen to me! Satan has demanded the right to test each one of you, as a farmer does when he separates wheat from the husks. But...
A Prayer for Peace

Understanding Satan’s Role (Pt. IV)

1 Corinthians 5:5 reads, “Hand that man over to Satan.”   Satan’s attack can be a wake-up call. Do you know that when you refuse to acknowledge your sin and repent of it, the wall of protection around you is breached and Satan is free to come in and...
A Prayer for Peace

Understanding Satan’s Role (Pt. III)

Job 42:11 reads, “The trouble the Lord has brought on him.”   Satan’s attack can strengthen your faith. The Devil dared to question the stability of Job’s faith, so God gave him permission to test Job. “The Lord said to Satan, All right...
A Prayer for Peace

Understanding Satan’s Role (Pt. II)

2 Corinthians 12:7 reads, “A messenger of Satan, to torment me.”   Satan’s attack can drive you closer to God. That was true in Paul’s life. Think of Paul’s resume: a personal audience with the resurrected Christ, a participant in...