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Daily Devotion: The Prince of Peace
Draw from the strength and wisdom of Jesus to bring peace in the areas of your life where you need it most.
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"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)
When my children were young, I sometimes despaired of peace. I’d set the supper table envisioning uplifting conversations about our day, but by the time I’d dished up the casserole, the battles began.
“His chair is too close to mine.”
“She got more French fries than me.”
“Tell him to stop breathing so loud.”
“I get the computer first after supper.”
Instead of the grace and love I hoped to instill in my family, my efforts to bring reconciliation and understanding usually resulted in more accusations, cries for justice, and pouting.
My frustrating attempts to mediate family squabbles showed me how difficult it is to bring peace. On my own, I couldn’t create peace between my children, or peace in my marriage, or even peace within my own thoughts. And I certainly couldn’t create reconciliation with God.
Mornings with Jesus 2012 features an uplifting devotion that demonstrates how Jesus’ life and teachings apply today.
Every interaction in my life makes me realize how much I need Jesus, the Prince of Peace. I love this description of the promised Savior in Isaiah. “Mighty” and “Everlasting” reflect His power, and “Counselor” reminds me of His gentle wisdom. Only Jesus has the perfect combination as both God and man to be the Prince of Peace. He’s strong enough to solve the problems too big for me, and merciful enough to give His life to restore me.
Faith step: Is there a lack of peace in an area of your life? An inner conflict, strained relationship, or even a barrier in your walk with God? Invite Jesus to be your Prince of Peace, and bring both His power and His love to that situation.
Sharon Hinck is a wife and a mother of four, who loves spending mornings—and all day—with Jesus. She has a master of arts in communications and her award-winning novels explore ordinary women on extraordinary faith journeys. Sharon welcomes visitors to her Web site at sharonhinck.com.
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Peace is what I need from worries all the time about get help for my family and I.I do have faith that God will send help our way,but I can't help from worries we need help with rent,lights,water,and food bills.My wish for christmas is that someone in faith will come to my family and I with help in jesus name we pray,Amen.Dianne
Dear Pink 50: Yes, we all are guilty of worrying, but if God has delivered you from anything be ever-so-much grateful. God can't go back on his promises for you and he won't. Remember what God has done in the past! Focus on him and not the challenges that are before you. Read the book of
Genesis Chapter 22. He promise Abraham he would provide for him and he kept his promise! God is always GOOD no matter what it appears like! Be encouraged my Sister and know that You are Blessed and Forgiven! Lady B.
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