Serenity

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Where can you find real serenity, especially when life is so out of control?

I don’t know about you, but for me I crave serenity…peace…calm…tranquility.  You know that exact place you find yourself when you finally recline on the beach with toes snuggled in the sand and the sound of crashing waves removing all debris from your thoughts.  That moment when you exhale a sigh of relief…vacation has finally arrived.  Why do we have to wait till we are hundreds of miles away from reality to embrace serenity?  If I dare take a guess, it’s because we cannot let go of control. We are simply too afraid to hand over control of our lives to the One who created us.  We “think” because we’ve said yes to Christ and officially labeled ourselves Christians, with a Jesus bumper sticker, cross dangling from our neck and socializing with that certain ”group” of believers, then surely we’ve surrendered ourselves to Christ….right?

Wrong!

Please hear me, all those things are noble and it speaks volumes for who we are, however God has been opening the eyes of my heart over the last six months to what I call genuine soul surrender.  How exactly does that work you might ask?  It all starts with one little word….obedience.  Yes, that’s it, just plain and simple obedience.  Please don’t let me fool you by sounding like I’ve got this all figured out, because coming from a rebellious take charge, get it done now kind of girl, it has not been an easy road to travel.  To be frank with you, it’s down right sucked many days.  By no means has it been a walk in the park having to deny my flesh and ego day after day.  However, I do have good news for you today!

“Your job is obedience.  God’s job is results.” pg. 162 Let. It. Go. By Karen Ehman

When we are wholeheartedly committed to obedience, God provides results every time.  So, back to my question on where can you find true serenity in the middle of life’s chaos?  On your knees my friend, handing over your desires for God’s desires and in doing so the result is serenity.  That place scripture refers to as “the peace of God, which transcends all understanding” Philippians 4:7

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9 thoughts on “Serenity”

  1. LInda this is so true. If we obey the Lords word and let it go we do find serenity. I know I am working on this on a daily basis. I pray the Lord give me strength each day to overcome temptations and live as a christian woman and be obedient.
    this is so encouraging……..I can do this!!
    Much love and thanks for sharing……love you!!!

  3. So encouraged by you! It sure is NOT easy and it’s comforting to know not everyone has it all figured out when so many people make it appear that they are…

    FROG!!! <3

  4. This is most inspirational for me today. Thank you. I have been feeling a bit frustrated. But I keep focusing my obedience on our Father. I have been reading my bible and doing my studies. This morning I got up and I was listening to KLOVE radio and their scripture for the day was Philippians 4:6. This is one of my favorites. I thanked the lord for this verse this morning and it has helped me with my worries. Now it is wonderful that I am part way through my day and you remind me of the next part of the verse that goes along with 4:6. It seems so important in the moments that I am going through right now. The Peace of God, which transcends all understanding.
    It quiets the voice in my mind and gives me rest, because there are some things in this life that I will never understand. Only God knows why. I have to give it all to God so that I can have this peace and in the end reward.
    Thank you Linda

    • Kristin, I’m thankful this word came to you today. It always amazes me how God provides just the right verse at just the right time to comfort us. 🙂

  5. I really like the question you posted ” Why do we have to wait till we are hundreds of miles away from reality to embrace serenity?” Very thought provoking. Peace in chaos definitely comes when we empty ourselves of our agenda and trust in His leading and direction even when we don’t understand. Great writing, Linda!

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