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This is the look of peace even when life isn’t peaceful. Trusting God and letting go of our control, worry fear, etc. does not come naturally. We don't normally 'feel" like it or that we're ready to let go. But here’s the thing. I believe God’s perfect peace is the byproduct of how much we INTENTIONALLY choose to TRUST God, SURRENDER and allow things to be what they are (the good, the bad, the ugly and everything in between). And here’s the odd part. The more I trust God and lean into the uncertainty - rather than being worried, anxious and trying to control outcomes - the more peace I receive. But I get it. Initially, the thought of letting go is kind of frightening. It makes me think of that childhood game where I would fall backwards, completely dependient upon the person behind me to catch me. But I did it because I trusted that my friend would not let me fall. This is exactly what God is encouraging us to do. He wants us to stop worrying, fearing, fighting, controlling, manipulating and simply fall back into His arms. He wants us to TRUST Him and know He will NOT let us fall. So, if you're facing a mountain or if you're smack dab in the middle of the valley, let go and fall back into His ever awaiting grace. God is always there waiting to catch us. He’s got me and He’s got you too. And when we trust Him, His absolutely perfect peace will overwhelm us, right in the middle of chaos and uncertainty. It's such a beautiful gift that we receive when we trust a God who can do everything but fail. ~M.❤ ********************************** "You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you." ~Isaiah 26:3 ********************************** #thehopereport #god #jesus #trust #peace #instagram #insta #friday #fridaymotivation #life#hope #rest #receive #heart #mind #soul #spirit #prayer #burdens #tranquility

#peace Peace is "not" a byproduct of our circumstances. I know it feels that way sometimes, but the peace God offers can transcend every problematic situation in our lives. How can I say that? Well, Jesus said in this world we would have trouble, yet He still promises peace. But there's a catch, we have to trust Him. We can be certain that life will offer endless opportunities to get lost and bewildered by drama and all sorts of unfortunate, distressing situations. But if we pause for a sec and "intentionally" choose to really trust God - in spite of what we see or hear- this mustard seed-sized act of faith opens our souls to receiving the divine balm of peace. Try thinking about it this way. Every trouble we encounter is an opportunity to deepen our trust in God and receive peace in exchange for our worry. God always has the gift of peace ready and waiting for us to simply receive it daily. If we look closely, we will see that, time and time again, God offers us the opportunity to choose Him over our troubles. The key word here is choose. Choice is the fork in our roads. Which way we go is always up to us. I pray, more often than not, that we choose God - the gateway to perfect peace. ***P.S. When I had a hard time trusting God, it usually meant I needed to spend more quiet time with Him. It's hard to trust someone we don't spend time with, isn't it? As my personal relationships with God developed so did my understanding of His character. This caused me to trust Him more and more - even with the messy, random, seemingly impossible stuff that life can sometimes throw our way.~M. 🙏🏽💗 ********************************** “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” ~John 16:33 ********************************** #thehopereport #jesus #trust #thoughts #relationship #faith #wednesday#wednesdaywisdom #instagram #instadaily #instapoetry #poem #poems #poetry #encouragement #hope #inspire #weareallinthistogether

The skies remind me today that, even when it looks a bit dark and stormy in our lives, it's temporary. Right there, behind those clouds, the sun is still there, shining, unmoveable, unchanged, just like our mighty, unfailing, unrivaled, trustworthy God. As we hold fast to Him, we hold fast to our hope and expectation that everything will be alright. ~M. 💗💗💗 ********************************** "fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." ~Isaiah 41:10 ********************************** #thehopereport #friday #jesus #storms #weather #nature #skywatcher #clouds #thesun #thesunisstillshining #faith #trust #hope #temporary #troublesdontlastalways

Do you realize that God is bigger than ANYTHING and EVERYTHING you're going through? Don't allow your present circumstances to tell you otherwise. Stay close to God. Place ALL your expectations in Him. Ask Him to see what you need to see. To hear what you need to hear. Then open your heart to see and ears to hear. The truth can be difficult and make you uncomfortable or afraid. But beyond the pain, fear and discomfort is freedom. Absolute, divine freedom. ~M.♥️ ********************************** "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong." ~1 Corinthians 16:13 ********************************** #thehopereport #jesus #free #freedom #truth #saturday #godlovesyou #saturdaymorning #itsokay #itwillgetbetter #grace #faith #instadaily #insta #peace #instagram #believer #life #mind #soul #spirit #prayer #burdens

#angels ..There's just something about this picture that moves me so deeply. I call it Flight of Angels. God's artistry is simply unmatched, isn't it? If God can craft such exquisite beauty in the evening sky, how much more wondrous things can He do in our lives? For starters, more than we can ask or think. If you're having a tough time, hold steady. Be still. Listen. Trust deeply. There's a lesson in there somewhere. Learn it. Grow. Go higher. And always remember, God's got you even when it doesn't feel like it. He never, ever lets go of you. Never. Ever. Never. You are His beloved. ~M.🙏🏽❤ ********************************** "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us," Ephesians 3:20 ********************************** #thehopereport #angels #sunset #mondaymotivation #nature #magnificent #instadaily #insta #instagram #mondays #pictures #photos #photography #nature #tranquility #peace #hope

I call this poem is "A Mother's Heart. I wrote it for my kids, but I suspect most mothers feel the exact same way. Here's praying you have a beautiful Mother's Day. And remember, God's grace is always, always sufficient. ~M.💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕 ********************************** #thehopereport #mothers #mom #mothersday #love #bigheart #grace #poem #poetry #insta #instagram #instadaily #amotherslove

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