FOLLOW THE PEACE!

Have you ever been bombarded by life? Maybe your day is filled with more bad news and less good news? Especially, when the barge of life requires you to make tough decisions, life-changing with few choices. In the beginning of creation, the first lesson we as Christians learned when it comes to choices, there are two choices, “Tree of Good” and “Tree of Evil”. So, even today we must examine the fruit to determine which tree do your choices align with, all the way to the root level.

Secondly, when we have unexpected situations and circumstances to appear we see no way out of a no-way situation. Go to the Lord in prayer and “Listen” for His direction. Stop being “Chatty Kathy or Chatty Karl” and try some listening prayer. In my personal no-way situation, first the enemy tried to bombard my mind with a mirage of defeating thoughts. That brain confusion led me to get quiet before the Lord and listen to what He has to say. I heard in my spirit, “Follow the Peace, my daughter!, Do you trust me, the Prince of Peace?”

Moreover, the Son of God has become the Prince of Peace so that we, the children of God, may become the peacemakers. (Matthew 5:9)

And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Might God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6) 

Immediately as I was reminded of who Jesus is to me, Peace enlarged my heart, and though my situation was the same, I am at peace knowing that God has a plan. I trust the Lord, leaning not to my own understanding. (Prov. 3:6) I am standing on the promise that “He will supply every need of mine according to His riches in glory, (Phil. 4:19)

Be encouraged today and everyday! Follow Jesus, the Peace, and stand on his promise, for “He who promised is faithful!” (Heb. 10:23)

Prayer:

Lord, today I choose the tree of life. I thank you that Life in Christ is abundant and sure. No worries will fill my heart about my life situations again, for my heart is filled with you, “Peace” because I recognize that you are well able to take care of all of my needs. In Jesus Name, Prince of Peace, “Today, I follow the Peace!” Amen.

ARE YOU AN ESCAPOLOGIST?

Escapology is the practice of escaping from restraints or other traps. Escapologists are commonly known as escape artists. They are widely known for their skilled ability to escape from critical situations, coffins, steel boxes,  burning buildings, and difficult situations, often time in combination.

Praying Christians have been afforded the God-given blessing of escapology through the power of the Holy Spirit in the fellowship of prayer (His presence). When we commit to a life of prayer, we have all confidence that God is on our side, and If God is for us, who can ever be against us? Have you learned how to escape within, even in the midst of your life traps, life restraints, and life perils?   In fact, prayer is often the only action one can take because it is beyond all human control.  Perhaps multiple situations have cropped up, a combination of things,  seemingly overnight out of nowhere. I’d say you didn’t even see it coming.  God wants you to attend/ lean to Him.

 Prayer is God’s escapology for the believer.  A praying believer is an escape artist who knows how to access God on a moment-by-moment basis. The divine illusion is, that often no change is evident or visible to the natural eye. Your life circumstances and what seems to be a no-win situation may not have physically changed.  In fact, on the outside things are pretty much the same, but as your thoughts are re-focused on Him, something happened! The change may appear to others as an illusion, but God!  By the power of His presence, your heartfelt communion, and fellowship with Him, a metamorphic change takes place deep within the recesses of your heart and now you are re-focused on the One who controls all of life, great and small. This refocusing is a learned component of escapology that is accomplished only through consistent and persistent practice in prayer with the Master!

What’s in your repertoire of prayer escapology?  What is the greatest hindrance in your prayer life? What questions do you have about prayer? What’s your plan for going to another level and dimension with God? Is prayer the key element? How do you get there? Where do you start in your prayer development? These and other topics are open for discussion. Post your blog using an anonymous tag or use your name.  In an effort to support and assist other believers to enhance their prayer life your contributions to the discussions are welcomed and respected.