Peace of Mind
Yet the news about him spread all the more, so that crowds of people came to hear him and to be healed of their sicknesses. But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.—Luke 5:15–16 (NIV)
And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.—Colossians 3:14 (NIV)
Jesus asks you to be deliberate in your actions with others. in spite of hard feelings, He asks that you “put on love” and choose to forgive those who have harmed you. surrender your heart to Jesus and behave as He would. Deliberately choose love.
Lord, when I am feeling upset and want to turn my back against someone, guide my heart to put on love—and react as You would.
Yet the news about him spread all the more, so that crowds of people came to hear him and to be healed of their sicknesses. But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.—Luke 5:15–16 (NIV)
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.—1 Peter 2:9 (NIV)
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.—Psalm 46:1 (NIV)