Friends, these are worrying, anxiety-ridden days we are living in, aren’t they? Many are panic buying, scared of scarcity of any kind. Borders are closed, and most countries are in lockdown mode. Fear is spreading faster than the coronavirus itself.
There’s nothing wrong whatsoever with feeling our painful emotions and acknowledging them, but it doesn’t help to let them lead to soul overwhelm. We’re also experiencing a greater dependency on self-care practices which help safeguard our health, keep us calm, enable us to relax, and protect our fragile peace.
But what if there was a peace freely available to us 24/7? A peace that is independent of our circumstances? A peace that lasts? This kind of peace is less dependent on human effort because it draws us deeper into the restful heart of God.
It is found in Jesus Christ Himself. He alone holds the key to achieving greater inner rest, peace and serenity, as we abide in Him.
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” — Isaiah 26:3 NIV
Prayer Whisper: Peace and Presence
“Peace to you, My child. I bring you peace beyond all comprehension, with a completeness your soul craves. The world seeks peace but often forgets that I am the Prince of Peace and the only one able to infuse peace into your fretful souls, give you everlasting hope and make you whole.”
“Don’t let harassment be the hallmark of your days or stress become the major motivating factor stirring you to action. Instead, sit and rest in my presence. Breathe… slowly… and deeply. Take time to allow your body to relax and prepare your mind to receive.
I see the way being driven causes you to feel hard-pressed. I watch as your shoulders hunch up with pressure and droop with fatigue. I observe you rushing from one thing to another, if only in your thoughts.
I long for you to take a short holy pause, to become aware of the reassurance of My presence and My willingness to take care of every burden that weighs you down so heavily. My heart grieves when you forget I AM is with you every step of the way.
My hope is for you to sense the need to connect with Me at regular intervals throughout your day. I yearn for you to turn towards Me and be relieved of the cares and concerns you are carrying. I ache to pour out an extra measure of My love, and fill your bruised and broken heart to the brim with My peace.
Will you give yourself the gift of time with Me? Will you decide to come aside before your heartache and pain make it impossible to do anything else? I long to support and guide you, and help steer your thoughts in the right direction again.”
“Never forget I am your best friend. I am ready to rescue, I am not here to condemn. I love you far more than your finite mind can ever conceive and I am always available to saturate your soul with My grace and peace.
When Holy Spirit stirs you to remembrance, take a moment to step back from busyness and engage with my presence. It needn’t be long. Because every small moment spent resting in Me will reap eternal benefits.
My heart leaps whenever you pause to remember who I am and your soul recognises the way dependency on Me produces joy and peace in your heart. I am waiting, my child. Always willing to hear from you.
I treasure most of all those times when you say nothing at all, just sit and keep Me company, like two close friends, relaxed and comfortable with one another, with no need for words, because they have a deep soul connection, understanding and empathy. Come soon, dear one. Abba is alert for your footsteps.“
“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart! And the peace I give isn’t fragile like the peace the world gives. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” —John 14:27 TLB
Dear Joy,
Oh, this brought tears to my eyes today. Right from the start of your prayer whisper:
“Peace to you, My child. I bring you peace beyond all comprehension, with a completeness your soul craves. The world seeks peace but often forgets that I am the Prince of Peace and the only one able to infuse peace into your fretful souls, give you everlasting hope and make you whole.”
He is the only one who can bring us true and soul-peace. This world thrusts us into the battle and leaves us there. But He covers us right there with His own presence, the I AM. Thank you so much for these beautiful words today. They have touched my heart so deeply. I pray that He will continue to bring you Restoring and Refreshing even now, in the middle of this current storm. Love and blessings and hugs my dear heart-sister. xoxo
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Dear Bettie, I love your description of how the world “thrusts us into battle and leaves us there”, and the way it contrasts with how God “covers us right there with His own presence, the I AM.” So true! I’m grateful this prayer whisper met you at a point of need and spoke reassurance to your soul. Oh how we need the holy restoring and refreshing you mention! These are exceedingly draining and depleting times especially when we contend with chronic illness-induced vulnerability and weakness as well. Much love, blessings and grateful hugs to you, dear praying heart-sister and friend! xoxo 😊❤️
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My peace I leave with you… I do not give to you as the world gives… be not afraid for I am with you ❤️❤️
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Amen, my friend! How we need to hold onto those words of promise during these troubled times of increasing world sickness and panic. Blessings of health and strength to you and your loved ones as you seek to minister in new ways. 💜❤️
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Blessings to you and yours as well, Joy 💜❤️
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What beautiful hope here, Joy! And the peaceful scenes bring it out even more. I can’t specify which line spoke to me the most, because it all did. Thank you so much for reminding us where our peace lies in this world of great unrest. The positive cases and the deaths are rising so rapidly it makes us shudder. Lord, have mercy! I’m so grateful we have our Peace and Best Friend in Jesus! Love and blessings of safety, strength, and peace to you!
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Thank you, Trudy! I’m so glad you found it encouraging. I deliberately chose those images because greenery is calming for me. It speaks of rest, new growth, being revitalised and at peace. One with nature, I guess, in the exercise of faith and patient waiting as well. Oh how we need something to help settle our anxious souls during these fearful days when life feels more out of control than ever before because the effects of the virus affect us worldwide. Lord have mercy, please! So many are desperately sick and suffering. May we lean deeper into the perfect, unending Peace which Jesus died to secure for us. I’m so thankful for caring friends like you, yet nothing helps us more than trusting in our heavenly Best Friend. May His Peace calm, heal and soothe your body and soul, and His mercy and grace help diminish the rising tide of sickness and panic in this world. xo ❤💜
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