John 14:27
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.
When you are at peace what do you invite into your life to create chaos? What do you commit to that over extends yourself? Who do you start feeling sorry for and start trying to fix? How are you shaming yourself? How are you disrupting your peace with invitations you can’t afford to make?
The better question is why you would invite anything into your life to create chaos. Is that we’re you are comfortable? Are you so uncomfortable with being in a state of choas that it drives you away from your true yourself?
The enemy does all he can to disrupt your peace. He wants you to question if you are doing enough, being enough and providing enough for others. If you are in a good spot mentally, he wants to disrupt it. He silently provides shaming moments when you are at your best. He knows the longer you stay in peace the more you will expect to be in peace. You will extend that peace to others. You will not be pulled into drama and take part in anyone else’s chaos. It is hard to keep chaos going without willing participants.
God wants you to understand why you invite chaos. He wants you to be in balance. God wants you to take care of yourself and figure out how to be your best. He knows when you understand yourself, your emotions, triggers, and reactions you are more likely able to stay in peace. You are less likely to judge. You are less likely to shame yourself or others. You are more likely to forgive and extend understanding. You become a channel of peace and growth for others.
Prayer
Father God,
Thank you for continually calling me to find inner peace. Thank you for opening doors of healing and gently guiding me in growth. Forgive me for the times I run away from You and invite chaos in. Forgive me for looking for ways to shame myself. Help me to continue to grow and understand myself. Help me to identify triggers and unhealthy thinking and actions early. Give me the strength to acknowledge and correct my course.
Amen
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