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I Choose Today to Embrace the Gift of Peace

Molinda Hern November 21, 2024

Life brings storms—unexpected and often overwhelming challenges that touch every single one of us. No one is exempt from hardship. I’ve faced my share of storms, some while leaning fully into the peace of God, and others while striving in my own strength to find inner calm. The difference between those experiences is profound. The peace of God—a peace that surpasses all human understanding—is the only way I’ve truly been able to navigate life’s storms with strength and clarity. The Bible mentions peace more than 400 times, emphasizing how vital it is in our relationship with God. It isn’t just the absence of trouble but a deep, abiding calm rooted in the presence of the Holy Spirit. Here are a few promises from scripture that remind us of the peace God offers: • Philippians 4:7 (ESV): “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” • John 14:27 (ESV): “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” • Isaiah 26:3 (ESV): “You keep him in perfect

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I Choose Today to Bask in God’s Presence/Holiness

Molinda Hern January 23, 2024

One of my favorite places, where I find peace, tranquility, and joy is when I am at the ocean. The beauty is overwhelming; the power of the waves is impactful; the sounds of the waves crashing and birds singing is calming; the smell of the salt air and sea life revives my soul; and the tingling touch of the breeze as it sweeps across my face is invigorating. I close my eyes and just bask in my time there, just enjoying the moment. That is exactly what David was describing being in the presence of his Lord, Yahweh, when he said, ”One thing I have asked of the Lord, and that I will seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord [in His presence] all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty [the delightful loveliness and majestic grandeur] of the Lord and to meditate in His temple.“Psalms‬ ‭27‬:‭4‬ ‭AMP‬‬ He wanted nothing more than just be in God’s presence. Not for anything from God, but to just be with God; experiencing His holiness, majesty, love. Feeling the essence as it tingles across his skin, penetrating into his very soul. Can’t you feel it? Have

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I Choose Today to embrace the gift of peace

Molinda Hern December 19, 2023

Everyone goes through hard times in life; absolutely everyone. These hard times are often referred to as storms we get caught up in. I’ve been through some amazingly difficult storms in my life.  Some with embracing the peace of God and others attempting to find inner peace on my own. Needless to say, having the peace of God, that transcends all understanding, is the only way to find the peace to navigate the storms of life. There are over 400 verses in the Bible that talk about the gift of peace. Here are a few promises of the peace that Jesus and God promise to Their people: 1. Philippians 4:7 (ESV) – “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” 2. John 14:27 (ESV) – “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” 3. Isaiah 26:3 (ESV) – “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you because he trusts in you.” These verses demonstrate the divine and life changing nature of

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I Choose Today to be Logical…

Molinda Hern October 14, 2023

I love the verse, “I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in Him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 In my linear way of thinking, this verse draws a logical line of “if” and “then.” “If” I trust in God and His legacy of faithfulness in my life and believe He will take care of all the details in my life, “then” I will be COMPLETELY filled with joy and peace! Who doesn’t want joy and peace? I know I do! We can fully trust that things will work out for the good, both in accordance with His perfect plan and for our benefit, bringing us joy and allowing us to live in peace, only when we put our faith in the One who is faithful. I want to live like that! I want to have joy and peace in my life. How do I do it? I trust God with everything, and don’t worry about anything. I don’t get impatient and try to do things on my own (get ahead of God).  I put my focus on

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I choose today to trust

Molinda Hern October 10, 2023

I love the verse, “I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in Him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” In my linear way of thinking, this verse draws a logical line of “if” and “then.” “If” I trust in God and His legacy of faithfulness in my life and believe He will take care of all the details in my life, “then” I will be COMPLETELY filled with joy and peace! Who doesn’t want joy and peace? I know I do! We can fully trust that things will work out for the good, both in accordance with His perfect plan and for our benefit, bringing us joy and allowing us to live in peace, only when we put our faith in the One who is faithful. I want to live like that! I want to have joy and peace in my life. How do I do it? I trust God with everything, and don’t worry about anything. I don’t get impatient and try to do things on my own (get ahead of God).  I put my focus on God and

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