Philippians 4:6-7: 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.
This verse has brought me comfort through many dark times,
and I thank God, because I know it will again.
My favorite hymn, “IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL,” touches me in
much the same way.
My understanding is that the writer of this song had just
gone through a horrible time. And yet he was able to find comfort and express
an overwhelming hope through the promise of God’s peace.
I’ve always wanted to find answers to problems, reasons for
trials. God has taught me that my mind can find peace without knowing why.
We may not be able to find out why something terrible
happens. The difficulty might even remain. But God has promised, and I can
witness, that God can give us the certainty of our wellbeing with him.
While the struggles and pain may continue; while we may have
no explanation as to why it’s happening or how it can be fixed—we can be
wrapped in an amazing assurance that we are loved and cared for, that we are
not alone.
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