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Peace like a river

In this world, it is often difficult for us to find peace amid all the chaos. Worry is always at the door wanting to snatch our peace. Thankfully, we have a Father who cares and wants us to always remain in His peace. John 16 vs 33 says “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you [b]will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” Jesus did not promise a life free of challenges, but instead He reassures us of His presence, His peace, and His finished work ( He has overcome the world ). He is explaining that to subdue the effect of the tribulations of this world, we must find peace in Him. In John 14 vs 27 , Jesus says “ Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” We also see from here that as believers, Jesus has given us His peace. The beauty about His peace is that it is not like what the world gives, it is lon...