Peace scripture for today








"Everybody in this life has their challenges and difficulties. That is part of our mortal test. The reason for some of these trials cannot be readily understood except on the basis of faith and hope because there is often a larger purpose which we do not always understand. Peace comes through hope." — James E. Faust

Psalms 34: 14" ...and do good; seek peace, and pursue it"

Isaih 43: 1, 2, 5 "But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.
When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rives, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned: neither shall the flames kindle upon thee. ..Fear not: for I am with thee"







Peace is not passive. It is an active journey.



And another:

But behold, because of the exceedingly great length of the war….many had become hardened, because of the exceedingly great length of the war; and many were softened because of their afflictions, insomuch that they did humble themselves before God, even in the depth of humility. (Alma 62:41)



At first glance, this scripture may not feel like it is about peace, but, as I read it, I can understand in a new way, that peace is a choice. Where some are hardened, others are humbled. Which will I be?













Friday, December 17, 2010

"This is the day which the Lord hath made

we will rejoice and be glad in it".  Psalms 118:24

The use of the word "will" implies that there is a choice as to how we approach each day.  We can choose to rejoice and be glad in each day.  It also shows a commitment-- we will, not we might, we should, we ought to, sometimes we are glad...we will rejoice.  When I am spending my moments in frustration over the little things, I need to remember to be glad in the day and let the little things stay little.  There is no room in my gladness and rejoicing over the day for frustration over a lost coat or a messy room.  They are little things.  I am going to change my day and rejoice and be glad today.
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