We are living in troubled times.It is very important to know how to get peace of mind in challenging times.
Peace is not written on the face.
you can have a calm exterior,but your mind is not at peace.
A lot of people have different kinds of challenges every day.As a result, finding peace in troubled times is almost impossible.
Similarly,I wish I can say that as a christian you are insulated from troubles.
Unfortunately, that is not the case.
I will try my best to give you tips on how to get peace of mind in life.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO GET PEACE OF MIND
The words peace of mind means a feeling of calm or not being worried.To get peace of mind, is the ability to develop and maintain this innner peace at all times.
Particularly during troubled times.
That however is easier said than done.
But the good news is that as a christian,there are ways to get peace of mind.
And that is exactly what this blog post is all about.
HOW TO GET PEACE OF MIND IN OUR DAILY LIVES
To get peace of mind every day, sounds difficult.
However,believe me it is possible.It is something I learned how to do.
today it is my daily way of living.The very first thing to do ,is to learn to enter Gods rest.
I will like you to stop here and quickly read what it means to enter Gods rest.
It will be difficult to get peace of mind.
If you do not first enter Gods rest.Secondly, there is a process involved to achieve that.A lot of people, including christians,visit psychologist today.
They give them instructions on what to do to get peace of mind.
The bible however has made enough provisions for us christians to get peace of mind naturally.All we have to do is to follow the bibles instructions.
PRACTICAL WAYS TO GET PEACE OF MIND AND HAPPINESS AS A CHRISTIAN
After entering Gods peace,there are two practical ways to get peace of mind as a christian.
firstly,understand the ways of God.
Secondly,learn to hear,listen,and walk according to the instructions of the Holy Spirit.Your next question will probable be
“how do I know if the holy Spirit is speaking to me”?
The answer is you will know when you actually practice the act of listening to the Spirit.
For instance,how can you know the voice of your child,spouse ,sister or brother in a crowded room?
Most times even behind closed doors or on phone!
The answer is practice and familiarity.Practice listening more in prayer and talking less.
Listening to the Holy Spirit verses abound in the bible.Create time to study them.
If you do these things, gradually you will get peace of mind and happiness as a christian.
BIBLICAL EXAMPLE ON WHY YOU SHOULD GET PEACE OF MIND
The book of luke 8vs 22-26 is a story I want to use to illustrate why you should get peace of mind.
Notice that in luke 8 vs 22, Jesus said:
Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth.
The instruction was for them to go across the lake to country of the Gadarenes.
However during the jorney to that place ,a storm arose.The disciples reacted as we would do.
They panicked.
Contrary to them,Jesus was sound asleep and at peace.!
Despite the storm,Luke 8 vs 26 shows that they reached there destination safely.
26 And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is over against Galilee.
My point.
Jesus had peace because he knew,that irrespective of the stormy sea,He will get to his destination.And that is why you should get peace of mind.
That is the ability to remain undisturbed .Because you have heard and believe Gods instructions to you.
FINDING PEACE IN DIFFICULT TIMES BIBLE QUOTES
It is also important to get bible quotes in finding peace in difficult times.find below a list of few bible verse to help you get peace of mind in troubled times.
1.Trusting God in difficult times bible verses.
Psalm 9:10
10 And those who know your name put their trust in you,
for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you.
Psalm 28 vs7 The LORD is my strength and my shield;
in him my heart trusts, and I am helped;
my heart exults,
and with my song I give thanks to him.Click here for more of those verses
2.Bible verses about hope in hard time
Jeremiah 29:11. 11
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope
Romans 15:13. Romans 12:12. Hebrews 11:1. Isaiah 40:31. …
Romans 8:24-25. …. 1 Peter 1:3.. Romans 15:4.
3.Bible verses about strenght in hard times
1 Chronicles 16:11 ,Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.
Psalm 68:35 ,You, God, are awesome in your sanctuary; the God of Israel gives power and strength to his people. Praise be to God!
Exodus 15:2.The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.
Psalm 46:1 .God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
BIBLE VERSES TO GET PEACE OF MIND IN HARD TIMES
It is important to know several bible verses to get peace of mind in hard times.
This is because you need to physically say these words to your self.Especially when your heart wants to be troubled.
This has helped me a lot.I believe it can also help you.
Bible verses about peace of mind.
Isaiah 32 vs 17.“And the effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever.”
John 14vs 27.“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”
Romans 5vs 1.“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Bible verses about God carrying us through hard times.
Isaiah 46vs 4.Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you.
I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you
Psalm 91:11-12.For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
Bible verses about peace and rest
Mathew 11vs 28-30.28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
isaiah 26vs 3. You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.
CONCLUSION
That is my take on how to get peace of mind in the mist of challenges.
Are you troubled about anything today?Do you find it difficult to get peace of mind in troubled times?
Drop your concerns below and lets talk and pray about it.
Remember the bible says when two or three agree about a matter,so shall it be done for them.
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