Peace

I just have a simple, yet powerful message from the Bible today. Isaiah 32:17.

Peace

Quietness

Assurance

If you are looking for any of these, look no further. The Bible has all the answers.

Blessings,

Alyssa

His Purpose

Hallelujah! hallelujah! my soul is now free!

For the precious blood of Jesus cleanseth even me.

I have been very blessed! I started this post sometime earlier this week because I was so blessed with these songs and passages in Proverbs. My previous post said that I had had a tough week, but God was still blessing me through it. These words were the perfect encouragement for me.

O sweet will of God! thou hast girded me ’round,

Like the deep, moving currents that girdle the sea;

With omnipotent love is my poor nature bound,

And this bondage to love sets me perfectly free.

Hallelujah! hallelujah! my soul is now free!

For the precious blood of Jesus cleanseth even me.

For years my soul wrestled with vague discontent

That like a sad angel o’ershadowed my way;

God’s light in my soul with the darkness was blent,

And my heart ever longed for an unclouded day.

And now I have flung myself recklessly out,

Like a chip on the stream of the Infinite Will;

I pass the rough rocks with a smile and a shout,

And I just let my God His dear purpose fulfill.

Hallelujah! hallelujah! my soul is now free!

For the precious blood of Jesus cleanseth even me.

Forever I choose the good will of my God,

Its holy, deep riches to love and to know;

The serfdom of love to so sweeten the rod,

That its touch maketh rivers of honey to flow.

Roll on, checkered seasons, bring smiles or bring tears,

My soul sweetly sails on an infinite tide;

I shall soon touch the shores of eternity’s years,

And near the white throne of my Savior abide.

Hallelujah! hallelujah! my soul is now free!

For the precious blood of Jesus cleanseth even me.

I think that song just might be my favorite. I don't know. It's hard to choose, but I do find myself singing it quite often. This next one I sing quite a bit, too.

Walking in sunlight all of my journey,

Over the mountains, through the deep vale;

Jesus has said, I’ll never forsake thee—

Promise divine that never can fail.

Heavenly sunlight! Heavenly sunlight!

Flooding my soul with glory divine;

Hallelujah! I am rejoicing,

Singing His praises, Jesus is mine!

Shadows around me, shadows above me

Never conceal my Savior and Guide;

He is the light, in Him is no darkness,

Ever I’m walking close to His side.

In the bright sunlight, ever rejoicing,

Pressing my way to mansions above;

Singing His praises, gladly I’m walking,

Walking in sunlight, sunlight of love.

Heavenly sunlight! Heavenly sunlight!

Flooding my soul with glory divine;

Hallelujah! I am rejoicing,

Singing His praises, Jesus is mine!

Lastly, these bits of wisdom from Proverbs was just what I needed for some situations in my life right now.  They are so fitting.  The first one: who doesn't want wisdom? Try being humble first.

Selections from Proverbs 11:

With the lowly is wisdom.

The integrity of the upright shall guide them.

The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way.

The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them.

In the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

A gracious woman retaineth honour.

There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth.

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.

So, God has a purpose in his will for our lives even when things seem to be going wrong. Remember that which he has promised, and praise him for who he is.  Whether life is bringing you joy or sorrow, God's love can outshine that.

Blessings,

Alyssa

Perfect Peace

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee."  Isaiah 26:3

I extremely enjoy privately studying subjects out of the Sunday school book (Bible Lessons for Adults and Young People).  I like to sit down with an old issue and read the truths it has to offer.  The topic for May 1, 2011 was "The Peace of God".  I was blessed with the thoughts and wrote some notes in my Journal.

The peace that God gives us is perfect.  It passes all our understanding and is not like the false peace that the world offers.

How can we have peace? (1) We must stay our mind on God.  (2) We must trust in God.  (3) We must be righteous.  (4) Instead of being anxious or fearful, we must earnestly pray with humility and thanksgiving and bring all our needs and requests to God.  (5) We must love his law.

What is the effect of peace?  (1) quietness (2) lasting assurance (3) rest (4) a heart that is not troubled or afraid (5) the keeping of your heart and mind (6) nothing will offend or vex you