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Protecting My Peace

The Manna Chef

You may have heard a Sister say that she is “protecting her peace.”  That comment usually follows some drastic measure that she has taken.  Or maybe it’s a phrase she uses to help her set boundaries (which is necessary in our everyday lives).  “Protecting my peace” is also a popular phrase used in therapy.  But today, Sisters, I want to give you another way to view peace.  Peace is not a weakness or vulnerability that requires your protection.  You don’t need to protect peace.  Peace is protection.  You need to pursue peace.  You should seek peace to help you establish healthy boundaries.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.  (Philippians 4:6-7 NIV)

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“Be” Where You Are

The Manna Chef

I need your attention for just a moment.  I know we are all trying to keep things moving forward in our lives, whether it’s a job promotion or a new house or car (or maybe even a new boo).  We find ourselves in a constant state of striving for something, always focusing on what’s next in pursuit of our goals and aspirations.  And that’s not a bad thing, necessarily.  I mean, you can find examples in the Word to support the act of pursuing, and it’s important to be ready to pursue.  For example, we know Philippians 3:13-14 (NKJV) says:

Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead,  I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. 

We sure do know how to press, don’t we?  Many of us have had to press our entire lives.  It was necessary for our survival, but we cannot continue to operate in “survival mode” all the time.  It’s exhausting, isn’t it?  At some point, we must realize that we aren’t just survivors; we are more than conquerors!  So, I have something that may be revolutionary for some of you:  I want to encourage you to actually be still for a moment and press for His Presence not just His presents (blessings).  Just be still and enjoy the Lord, your God.

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