Walking in Peace - Lydia Dawson

Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

God has been teaching me a lot about peace recently - what it actually looks like in the day to day. It’s becoming more and more of a reality for me which I’m so grateful for and I’m recognising that it’s one of the greatest gifts we can receive from Jesus. It’s also something that, when we walk in it, immediately makes us stand out in the world. It’s powerful for us and others.

Three main things that God has been teaching me about peace are the following:

1. I can be confident in the decisions I make knowing that His grace is sufficient for me regardless of what that decision is. If we believe He is Lord, can we really ever run too far from His ways? Therefore, I can take this off my list of worries. I often become so unsettled questioning my decisions but, recently, I have been trying to make a decision and stick with it (even if it turns out to be not the best) because even in my failures and mistakes His grace and mercy will follow me all the days of my life (Psalm 23:6).

2. I can have confidence that, as long as I am submitted to Him, I will become more like Christ. He is doing a work in me that WILL come to completion. Another anxiety I can remove from my thoughts. (Philippians 1:6 & Psalm 139)

3. Jesus is the Prince of peace which means I can continually raise my expectations of what peace looks like. If I’m not sure if something gives me peace, it probably isn’t peace. His peace is so divine and so richly beautiful, I should never doubt when I have encountered it. Another anxiety I can remove from my thoughts.

Here is a little video of Bishop TD Jakes speaking on peace, I hope it encourages you as much as it has me - https://youtu.be/wMvtX_2nmw0

Another, slightly longer video, is by Bill Johnson. Also a great Word- highly recommended.

https://youtu.be/k7qlPG1aRC4

Blessings,

Lydia x