peace everlasting

12-3-2014

John 14:27 NIV

27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. it couldn't be more real.  i have like no worries.  i just go from day to day and know that God is with me and then i handle the situation.  just like that.  but Lord, you are the singular one who allows for me live completely in the present and for you.  nothing holds me back because of you and i can know that everything is taken care of.  that is the peace you have left behind with me and that you have given me.  it absolutely isn't like what the world gives.  the world gives and then reclaims.  the world is transient.  the world lies.  the world indulges in itself.  but You are different.  your peace is everlasting and eternal--the greatest and of most depth.  i need not be troubled or afraid.  of nothing shall i worry and preoccupy myself unnecessarily. i've found that apprehension does nothing because the results will be the same, but this does not mean i don't have to put in effort.  on the contrary, i should proceed as i normally would in terms of studying and working, but leave the rest up to You.  that's how i began to handle AP exam season as i learned from you.  that's how i began to handle physiology as i learned that it would be ok.  that is how i must learn to handle this last neurophysiology exam and chemistry and mis lab final.  for now though, im just going to read over neurophysio and trust you.  i know it sets me apart.  knowing how to not stress.  and i also know that you will bless me so many times over with unexpected things through that peace.