My answered prayer for peace
I’m in the middle of a pretty huge decision, regarding someone else’s care. I’ve lost a good bit of sleep over it and spent a lot of time in research and analysis. I’ve been praying, too, for wisdom and direction. (Lightning bolts would be helpful.)
Then Monday afternoon, I made a decision, which I obsessed over Monday night when I should have been sleeping.
Yet He says, “I am leaving you a gift–peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” (John 14:27)
The world cannot give me peace. Neither can analysis, public opinion, common sense, or straightforward decisiveness.
Only Jesus. And it’s His gift to me, if I take it.
I took it.
And then an expert called me and affirmed the decision I had made on Monday. Jesus knows that sometimes, I need affirmation from multiple sources. But His gift–the peace of heart and mind–is really enough for me. Why would I want to stay troubled, when such a gift awaits my opening?