Experience God's Peace

I want to start this post off with telling you girls how much I truly love to receive prayer requests from you. There isn't a problem too big or too small that we can't come to God with. I think a huge part of having friends like you guys is to lift each other up in encouragement, love and prayer when we need it most. So keep them coming.

Over the past couple of weeks, I have truly been aware of the power of prayer. I have prayed for a lot of things and seen God answer them. Although most of them have just been small prayers, He is still answering them. A lot of the time I don't realize it because I'll pray for it for a day or two, forget, and then a few weeks later suddenly see just how God has completely answered that prayer.

These past few weeks have been a little bit of a struggle for me, I'm not going to lie. I have been feeling dry, not wanting to read my bible and not praying as steadfastly as I should be. Through the days that I have been really needing God's help, even just a simple prayer to Him gives me that peace. It's crazy how fast He can work when we cry out to Him. My absolute favorite verse in the bible comes from Philippians 4:6-7 and I hold it so true to my heart. Natalie, when you mentioned last week about learning and reciting a verse over and over, I completely agreed. It's a discipline we are all capable of. When I am in times of worry, anxiety, stress or just overwhelming emotion whether good or bad, I often recite this verse in my head, taking a moment to completely understand what I am saying and just how much truth is in it:

"Don't worry about anything; instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank Him for all He has done. If you do this, you will experience God's peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus."

I love the part about it being far more wonderful than our human mind can understand. When I experience a moment of peace, it is nearly the best thing in the world, and all along we aren't even fully able to experience peace from God. But I am so thankful that He generously offers it and showers it on those who truly ask for it. And I fully trust that His peace will guide my heart always back to Him.