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Sept 28, 2004
Faith & Peace
Doris Haase
John 16:33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace.
One Sunday long ago our pastor spoke to the congregation about faith and "everyday miracles". I have never forgotten that sermon, because its message has helped me so many times through the years.
"Once I lost a very important letter", he said, "that the bishop had given me to answer. I searched everywhere for it. I turned the place upside down, to no avail. At last, disturbed and tense, I was forced to give up. But before going to bed, I prayed. Dear Jesus, please help me find the letter. Then a great sense of peace came over me. I relaxed and fell asleep instantly. In the morning, refreshed, I walked into my office, pulled the desk out from the wall and looked behind it. There, wedged between desk and wall, was the letter. Now, two miracles had taken place. Which was greater? Finding the letter? No, it was the peace-filled sleep. You see, by turning the problem over to Jesus, I was able to rest in faith".
Today whenever a problem causes me to toss and turn in my bed, I remember the sermon, and practice its lesson.
"Dear Jesus, help me "
And when I do that, I too am blessed by that "everyday miracle". My heart is at rest in faith, and I relax and fall asleep.
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Thank You Lord for faith, and the miracle of peace that it brings. Help each of us continue to grow in our faith in Jesus Christ. Thank You for the peace that is in Jesus, the peace that passes all understanding (Phil 4:7). Surround each of us with Your peace today & always. Let this peace guard our hearts & minds in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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Sept 28, 2004
Faith & Peace
Doris Haase
John 16:33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace.
One Sunday long ago our pastor spoke to the congregation about faith and "everyday miracles". I have never forgotten that sermon, because its message has helped me so many times through the years.
"Once I lost a very important letter", he said, "that the bishop had given me to answer. I searched everywhere for it. I turned the place upside down, to no avail. At last, disturbed and tense, I was forced to give up. But before going to bed, I prayed. Dear Jesus, please help me find the letter. Then a great sense of peace came over me. I relaxed and fell asleep instantly. In the morning, refreshed, I walked into my office, pulled the desk out from the wall and looked behind it. There, wedged between desk and wall, was the letter. Now, two miracles had taken place. Which was greater? Finding the letter? No, it was the peace-filled sleep. You see, by turning the problem over to Jesus, I was able to rest in faith".
Today whenever a problem causes me to toss and turn in my bed, I remember the sermon, and practice its lesson.
"Dear Jesus, help me "
And when I do that, I too am blessed by that "everyday miracle". My heart is at rest in faith, and I relax and fall asleep.
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Thank You Lord for faith, and the miracle of peace that it brings. Help each of us continue to grow in our faith in Jesus Christ. Thank You for the peace that is in Jesus, the peace that passes all understanding (Phil 4:7). Surround each of us with Your peace today & always. Let this peace guard our hearts & minds in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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