"May the God of your hope so fill you with all joy and peace in believing that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound and be overflowing with hope." - Romans 15:13
Monday, May 2, 2011
Hold On To Your Peace
Throughout my life, I have found out that there are some people who make you feel at peace, and then there are some people who make you feel completely opposite.
Copied and pasted below is something that I read a month or so ago that explains what to do when someone steals your peace. I found it encouraging!
"Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you" (Luke , NIV)
"I've learned that some people are peace stealers. They feel like it's their calling in life to aggravate you, try to make you look bad, and tell you what you can't do. They'll try to bait you into an argument to get you upset, annoyed and frustrated. But don't take the bait! Nothing is worth losing your peace over. They may think they're getting the best of you, but in the end, God can use that to take you higher. When people come against you, choose to keep your peace. Choose to forgive. Pray for that person because that's how you disarm the enemy against you.
Scripture says your battle isn't against flesh and blood. In others words, that person isn't your enemy; the accuser—Satan—is your enemy. He's trying to bring division and get you upset. But when you choose to keep peace, when you keep walking in love and keep a smile on your face, you are overcoming his tactics. That's how you win. Today, choose peace, choose to walk in love, and choose the victory God has prepared for you!"
