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.
I love this scripture. So often, I'm afraid and worried about everything. I worry about school, work, my weight, my future and about our family. Especially about our family. I worry that I will fail in a big way when I have a family. Sometimes I am so caught up in negativity of fear that I can't even imagine what it feels like to be at peace with some of the things in my life and with some of the the things that I am. It feels like so long since I have truly had peace and contentment in my heart.
This scripture is so wonderful. I know the Savior loves me. I know he is strong and that he will protect me. He calms raging storms and brings people back from the dead. He can help me with my problems, too. And they aren't small to him either. He knows exactly how I feel, and like he says, he doesn't give the world's kind of peace. It's completely different. Reading this scripture is like him giving me a big hug. And letting me cry on his shoulder. It's nice to know that the Savior of the World is on my side.
The Savior
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Hey family! Welcome to our very own place for Gospel-centered, scriptural discussion to help us communicate and learn together as a family. Though we're not together anymore very much, it doesn't mean we don't still need each other or each other's insights into the Gospel! Hopefully, we can all uplift each other and contribute to each other's learning. This is a place of charity, so no argumentative or angry words will be allowed either in posts or in comments.
Joseph Smith
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I'm sorry that you haven't felt peace in your life lately, Barb. I wish I could give you some. But I don't know how. I'm glad this scripture cheers you up a bit. It made me think of the words to I Know That My Redeemer Lives.
"He lives, my kind, wise Heavenly friend. He lives and loves me to the end."
"He lives to silence all my fears. He lives to wipe away my tears. He lives my mansion to prepare. He lives to bring me safely there."
"O, sweet, the joy this sentance give. I know that my Redeemer lives!"
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