Psalms 29:11 The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.
Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
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.
Romans 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
Philippians 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.
Today, we have expanded our territory...it's a bit frightening, but I have seen God's hand guided us so thoroughly through this process that I am astounded!!! We closed on a new home today and I am floored! It took less that a month! Really! I went to visit my new place of employment and I am floored. It is such a perfect fit for me. I was talking to my neighbor and she look at me and said, "you are so blessed!" I am, I really am. I am not taking it for granted! I am thankful that God is moving so clearly and personally, because there have been times in my life that have seemed so directionless and dark. I know I can not stay on the mountain top forever, but I am going to stay awhile and enjoy the view. The journey has been long and challenging, but I know my God was listening to me. My problem, I am impatient and whiny! I have been ungrateful and dramatic. Yet, HE never has left my side. He has given me so much grace and mercy! AND ~ there have been days that I have questioned HIM and been unfaithful. He still, did not leave me! He loves me. He LOVES ME!!! He totally does! I am very much like the Israelites and I fear I will question Him again. I don't want to. I want to remember all these things and keep them close to my heart. I can testify about losing yourself to be more full of HIM. I have a ton more to let go of, but He is showing me HIS character so that I might be more like HIM each day! He has not left me or forsaken me. He has been there in my pleas and anguish! I am thankful! Sure, so many things could fall apart, but HE is there. In the worst of it, HE is there. I have learned in my fears to think of the worst possible scenario and remember that I will still be alive and I will still have God and the people that love me. It will be hard and it will feel painful, but I can recover. This is evident in Jobs life...even the people he cared about died. It's probably good I am writing my thoughts down, so that I can go back and remind myself that I have an amazing GOD! ~ Shannon
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