Phil 4:7 God’s peace shall be yours, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace, which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount a guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. How can we experience that tranquil state of soul, that peace that passes understanding in a world that is stressed out at Christmas time? One of the best things to do, during the holidays and really anytime is to speak peace to your soul. Jesus spoke to the storm, and He speaks peace to us through His Word. We can remind ourselves of his words and speak peace to our inner man, to silence the turmoil, or even the feeling that things are out of control. Mary and Joseph surely felt that way, a pregnant woman, on a journey, to give birth to a king. They had lots of unknowns in their world. Do you think their had peace in the midst of their circumstances? Even if your head is screaming at you, peace can mount a guard over your heart and mind. As believers we can know that everything is going to be ok. We’ve read the end of the book. Sometimes we need to remind ourselves of that fact. God is our provider, protector and promoter. He is taking care of us. We know that even if the enemy attacks us, what the devil intends for evil, God can still turn it around for our good. So say to your mind, your heart and yourself, soul, be still. Speak peace to your inner man, and live fearlessly and victoriously. God has a great plan for your life and it is full of the peace that only he can give.
Advent Activity: Take a selfie as you play a game, or do some fun activity after you finish dinner tonight with friends or family. Post it on Facebook or Instagram, with the hashtag #agfadventactivity. Randomly we will pick one to win a new family game, and give it away on Sunday the 14th.
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