Calm in the storm – Shilpa Dhinakaran

The Lord blesses his people with peace. (Psalm 29:11)
Hello friend! Today’s promise is taken from Psalm 29:11. This verse says “The Lord blesses his people with peace.” Yes my friend, true to today’s promise, the lord is going to bless you with peace. You may be wondering if this is even possible with the kind and number of problems you are facing, with which you have been suffering for a long time. However, according to this verse, the Lord promises that he is going to give you peace.

I am reminded of a story when I read the word ‘peace.’ One day a painting competition was arranged and the theme of that competition was ‘peace.’ The participants were asked to draw the image that comes to their mind when they think about peace. The participants excitedly drew different kinds of pictures; some drew mountains and few others drew flowers. The judge of the competition inspected the various drawings and gave the price to 1 participant. What do you think was there in that picture? The winner had drawn the image of roaring thunderstorm and rain and amidst the turmoil there was a family of birds sitting on a tree. The birds were undisturbed by the storm and were happily chirping together as a family.
In a similar manner, you may have a lot of problems surrounding you – maybe financial crunch or the deadly pandemic. Nonetheless, the Lord promises to bless you with peace even in this terrible situation. Just like that painting where the family of birds was happy, when the peace of Jesus fills your life, you will be happy and blessed. You can read about this divine peace in John 14:27. “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.” The Lord will not only bless you with divine peace but also turn your situation for the better.
Prayer:
My loving heavenly Father,

I thank you for today’s promise word. Yes Lord, I am surrounded by many problems and the present situation. However, I surrender my life to you and I believe that you are going to bless me with peace beyond all understanding and turn my situation for the better.

In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.