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"Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them." (Ps 119:165 KJV). Peace of mind can be an elusive state to pursue. God told us that the peace he gives us is so very different from anything the world has to offer (John 14:27). The peace the world talks about is usually a very transient state, when circumstances and situations around us allow us a time of tranquility. The peace God gives us is a state of inner peace and well-being in Christ, when we rest in him regardless of the turmoil around us.

Jesus said: "come unto me, all ye who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matt 11:28). Jesus goes on to tell us to take his yoke and learn from him (Matt 11:28-30). Yoked to Jesus he bears the load and we can learn from him how to walk beside those still waters and lay down in green pastures, with our souls restored (Ps 23:2-3).

How do we walk in God's peace and cease striving in our own strength? In Isa 26:3 we are told we can have perfect peace if we stay our minds on God and trust him. How do we: "stay our minds on him"? Well, we need to immerse ourselves in his word and let it renew our minds (Rom 12:2). As we spend time with God in praise, worship and meditating scripture; inner peace, stillness and tranquility return. God doesn't bring confusion (1 Cor 14:33), he brings peace and a sound mind (2 Tim 1:7). When Peter stepped out of the boat to walk on the water, his eyes were initially fixed on the author of peace (Matt 15:28-29). Peter lost his peace when he lost focus and saw the turmoil around him. Keep your eyes on Jesus, the word, and let peace reign in the storms of life. Jesus can quell the storms (Mark 4:39).

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