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"Grace and spiritual blessing be to you and [soul] peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah), Who gave (yielded) Himself up [to atone] for our sins [and to save and sanctify us], in order to rescue and deliver us from this present wicked age and world order, in accordance with the will and purpose and plan of our God and Father ~ To Him [be ascribed all] the glory through all the ages of the ages and the eternities of the eternities! Amen (so be it)." Galatians 1:3-5.

Reading this in the past I never noticed the words soul peace. I had to pause and think about this. You know as well as I do all the evil plots and plans against the Chosen of God. It is not exclusive to one nation but all around the world today.

Does God give the gift of soul peace? Do you believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Have you made Him your Lord and King? Why not now?

The more I am in God's Word I am realizing that if there is any sin that I am not willing to bring to the Cross, I must love my sin more than being free in Christ. Too long have I wrestled with it and thought I could just brush it under the carpet. Those bad attitudes may not show up in front of others because I learned to play the game as a pretender. At my age, with what I am reading in my Bible, there needs to be a cleansing on all levels, everyday. Because I just can't fix myself. Yes, I tried...and failed. Only through Christ am I finding fresh life and boundless soul peace.

So today I am praising the Lord and keeper of my soul! His grace and the spiritual blessing of being in His presence outweighs all the treasures of earth. I will seek His kingdom first. I will walk in the Spirit and not fulfill the desires of my flesh. I will trust Him and listen for His voice.

Romans 13:14 says, "But clothe yourself with the Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah), and make no provision for [indulging] the flesh [put a stop to thinking about the evil cravings of your physical nature] to [gratify its] desires (lusts)." 

Okay, I read it. Can I ignore it? Not anymore. Am I talking about wanting a cup of ice cream? Am I talking about putting away social media for the feels? What about the 'perfect' diet club? Can I put down entertainment long enough to be still in His presence? These are some of the questions that come to my mind. I realize today that anything that takes priority over my walk with God fast becomes an idol. God does hate idol worship doesn't He?

Will you pray with me? Father God, I want to say along with David that You are the one thing that I will seek and insistently require. I want to dwell in the secret place Most High. I know in Your presence is the place where I find beauty and delight of the Lord. This is where I want to meditate and spend time with You...in Your Presence. I seek the place of joy. I will find it in You. I will seek Your face and look to You as my vital need. On the authority of Your Word I wait and hope for and expect You, Lord. I will be brave and courageous, stout and enduring as I place all my expectation on You. In the matchless name of Jesus Christ be glorified forever and ever, amen.

If you need strength for the battle, heart and soul peace come to Jesus. If you desire a song in the night, call on Him. 

Psalm 28:7 says, "The Lord is my Strength and my [impenetrable] Shield; my heart trust in , relies on, and confidently leans on Him, and I am helped; therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song will I praise Him."

Have a blessed day in the name of Jesus. You are in my prayers. The Lord is good, all the time. Trust Him.

Abundance is...a soul at rest