Not as the World Giveth

John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

     "Not as the world giveth" What real peace is there, but the peace God gives! The song says, There's nothing out there for a soul that's known God. No peace nor pleasure can be found. There's nothing, but sorrow and disappointment. There's nothing out there for a soul that's once known God. I find myself looking sometimes...looking for peace, contentment, happiness, and looking for acceptance. I find myself feeling deprived and I look around me; not realizing the core of my soul is needing God, not a person or less responsibility. I need a daily dose of God's love, His inspirations, and guidance, because every day is a day of its own.
     "Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."....I've read that "be not afraid' is written 365 times in the Bible, that is a daily reminder to not be afraid."...Why do you think we need a reminder like that? I think I fear things that I don't realize sometimes. I just never label it as fear. Don't you think we could interpret that also as God's longing for us to put our faith and trust in Him so He can  bless us with His peace?

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