The Gift of Power. . .

Peace - Arrangement by David Baroni
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How often do we find ourselves so absorbed in the "small" stuff of life that we have a tendency of forgetting what is really important in the larger picture?  Is it really possible to always have peace in ALL circumstances or will life’s trials and sufferings bring us down so far that we are too weak and left without any strength to carry on?    

Some days, it would be so easy to say, “yes”. For the chronic pain I experience daily, while living with cancer, is not only tiring but can also weaken one physically, mentally and spiritually.  However, when I read about the life of Apostle Paul who, too, had a thorn in his flesh throughout his life, he reminds us “but none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy” (Acts 20:24).  

Regardless of how heavy our burdens may weigh upon us or the losses we may suffer, God reminds us through His everlasting love that His “grace is sufficient for me: for His strength is made perfect in weakness” (II Corinthians 12:9).  However, it is only when we are completely in the still moments with God can He do His work in us so that we may feel His presence, His peace, and His power in our lives, once we have surrendered all our burdens to Him.            

No matter how tumultuous the sea may be or how strong the gales in our life can be, the pain we suffer can only be set free when we put our trust in Thee, dear Lord.  For it is only You, who can calm the sea with the command of your voice, so that ALL will have “Peace, and be still” (Mark 4:39).  One of the lessons I continually learn through my daily journey of living with cancer is I am kept humble, lest I should stumble; He gives me grace when I look upon His face; and I empowered when I lean on His:
                                                    Promises
                                                    Omnipotence
                                                    Wonder
                                                    Embrace
                                                    Refuge

And so my prayer for you today is that you may know God's comfort, know His strength, and know His POWER in your life.  You need not ever walk alone, but walk hand-in-hand with Him, who wants nothing less than the best for us who come to Him so that we may rest.

“Be strong in the Lord,
and in the POWER
of His might.”
Ephesians 6:10