Just about everyone is searching for peace – whether in your home, work environment, college campus or schools, community, social atmosphere and throughout the world. Those who are not striving for peace are creating chaos and strife through devious acts of evil. We are in a battle over our mental, emotional, spiritual, psychological and physical state.
There is a secret place where you can reside…in a land of peace. This hidden place is Shiloh – Jesus who is the giver of peace. Come and enter the still waters and rest. Release your burdens, worries, fears, and anxiety and allow the Lord of Shiloh to carry them.
Always worship the Lord in song and thanksgiving.
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matt 11:28-30
We are not meant to walk through this life carrying a heavy load on our backs. When you allow Jesus to enter, you can rest knowing the battle is not yours but the Lord’s. If you need direction, He is there. If you need, wisdom, He is there. If you need healing, He is there. Whatever you need, call on the name of the Lord for safety and protection. He is our refuge in times of trouble. Psalm 46:1
He will speak in the silence of your soul. He is the living water and the bread of life. May you hunger and thirst for Him in a dry and barren land. He will pour His love upon you and water you with His glory.
I hear the voice of one crying in the wilderness, “Prepare ye the way of the Lord.” Make straight in the desert, a highway for our God. Every valley shall be exalted and every mountain and hill brought low; The crooked places shall be made straight, And the rough places made smooth; The glory of the Lord shall be revealed. And all flesh shall see it together; For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” Isaiah 40:3-5
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Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Phil 4:8
Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord, The Creator of the ends of the earth, neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the weak. And to those who have no might He increase strength. Even the youth shall faint and be weary, And the young men shall utterly fall, but those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:28-31
The joy of the Lord is our strength. Neh 8:10
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 3 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.4 There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the Most High.5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early. 6 The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted. 7 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.8 Come, behold the works of the Lord, what desolations he hath made in the earth.9 He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.11 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah Psalm 46
And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. Mark 4:39
For thus saith the Lord, Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing stream. Isaiah 66:12
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Psalm 23:2-4
6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes, we are healed. Isaiah 53:5
On my way to work earlier this week, I noticed a long, rusty nail on the sidewalk. The first thing that came to mind was how painful it must have been for Jesus physically and emotionally to be nailed to the cross. I cannot even imagine the enormous pain He endured. The sacrifice that He paid for our sins was so great and overwhelming. His love is everlasting and unconditional.
I cannot imagine the people who simply do not believe in Jesus. People who choose to live on their own terms and take credit for their own success in life without giving honor and praise to God. People who acknowledge the universe but deny the creator of the universe.
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. John 3:17
The world is a scary place, and it is ten times worse for those who do not take refuge in Him. It has always been unstable and full of uncertainty but in a shaken world God’s Word is unmovable and unchangeable.
Through His selfless act on the cross, healing is one of His greatest gifts to us through His love. When we call on Jesus, we call on “Jehovah-Rapha” our healer. In Hebrew, raphe means to heal, to mend, to cure and to make whole. Wholeness requires health in your body, mind, and soul.
In our culture, much of our time is dedicated to work. In the past couple of years, there’s been a shift to work, life balance and self-care but without Jesus you cannot sustain your peace, energy, or strength. We live in a physical world and our health is the top priority. Jesus came to save us from our sins, but He also came to heal us from sickness and disease and make us whole.
The Body: Embracing Physical Energy
Our temple (body) which houses our soul and spirit, our emotions and mental capacity is the vessel that we have a responsibility to care of. From our diet, to getting enough sleep to exercise and everything in-between, we must and should take care of our body with the utmost care. Our body carries us through every stage of life.
Daily exercise plays a crucial role in how we feel. Physical activity not only maintains our weight and flexibility, but it also releases endorphins which releases positive feelings. Finding exercise that you enjoy will help you become consistent because it’s something that you look forward to doing. Some to try would be swimming, sporting activities, dancing, or walking.
Through all the recent challenges with Covid and other diseases that are impacting the population, there is so much focus on health and wellness. Subliminally, we are absorbing toxic news and information daily that’s affecting our mental and emotional health. Depression and anxiety are at its utmost high.
Advertising agencies are consumed with promoting pharmaceutical advertisements that fill us with fear about sickness and disease like diabetes, heart attacks and strokes. The quick fix is popping medications into our system without considering the adverse effects. In some cases, eating a balanced diet, getting more rest, releasing stress by connecting to nature, and participating in physical activities will decrease health issues.
Although there are medical procedures and medications that aid and cure the body, the Word of God speaks life and abundance to our body, mind, and spirit. There’s healing power in the Word of God. We need to grasp the healing power of Jesus.
The Mind: Fostering Inner Peace
Our mind is immensely powerful, and it can shift our moods, thoughts, and perspectives. Our diets fuel our body and bring clarity to our thoughts. Certain foods can decrease the symptoms of depression and anxiety. Other foods can lower cholesterol or inflammation, maintain sugar levels or stabilize blood pressure.
You must guard your heart and mind from negative thoughts that affect our mood. Stress over a prolonged period can cause sickness and disease. We also must let go of any negative emotions that keep us bound. It is a process of letting go. Everything takes time so give yourself time to forgive and move on.
Jesus will meet you at every need. In what area do you need healing? Stand on His Word for your healing and deliverance. Use your authority to unlock the power of God.
But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditates day and night. Psalm 1:2
The Soul: Soaking in the Spirit
Lastly, our soul carries our emotions and personality traits. We must be emotionally healthy as well as physically and spiritually healthy to embrace complete wholeness. It is rooted in the heart. When there is an equilibrium or balance of the body, mind, and soul, your wholeness is in sync which means you are at your highest peak. It’s rare to maintain this balance for a long period of time because life dips and flows. It’s normal to experience highs and lows and we must learn to embrace challenges and obstacles. The natural process of life involves exploring, discovering, learning and growing.
When you do achieve a balance of aligning your physical, mental, and spiritual essence, you will feel a sense of peace within the natural realm. When you can get to a point where external factors do not shift your emotions or mental state and embrace your spiritual awareness within the natural realm, you can release stress, fear, anxiety, anger, or any other negative feeling. Prayer, worship and reading the Word on a consistent basis empowers strength, faith, direction, and wisdom.
Actively participating in social activities, engaging in creative expression such as art, writing or music, connecting with nature and giving back to community provides a sense of purpose, however our ultimate purpose in life is to honor and praise God. God designed each one of us for His purpose.
Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.
1 Corth 6:18-20
Self-expression is also vital to your health. It is not about numbing or bottling up your emotions but becoming authentically oriented to share your true feelings and emotions in a healthy way with others. It’s also having the freedom to be who you are and not suppressing your personality, thoughts or opinions in fear of being rejected by others. It is knowing and understanding right from wrong and having a conscious and a sound mind. All of these components lead to a life of balance and wholeness.
Salvation, Healing and Deliverance Prayer
Lord, thank you for your great sacrifice on the Cross. I repent for my sins. Thank you for washing away all sin from my life. I believe you are the Son of God and that you died and rose again on the third day. I thank you for the gift of eternal life, abundance and healing of my mind, body and spirit. Transform my heart and mind so I will seek you all the days of my life.
I ask that you touch every organ, blood cell, tissue and muscle in my body and cleanse me from all sickness and disease. I pray for your healing power to deliver me from any pain in my body and make it whole again. I bind and rebuke everything that is not according to Your will that is causing me worry and stress. I am healed from the top of my head to the soles of my feet. May I rest in your presence as your healing power flows like a river. I seal this prayer by your precious Blood. In Jesus Name. Amen.
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Additional Scriptures
It is righteous and holy to focus our minds on good not evil. It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones. Prov 3:8
8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
“For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies” Matt 15:19
9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you. Phil 4:8-9
Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: 12 I know how to [a]be abased, and I know how to [b]abound. Everywhere and in all things, I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through [c]Christ who strengthens me. Phil 4:11-13
And David spake to the men that stood by him saying what shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and take away the reproach from Israel for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that should defy the armies of the living God? 1 Sam 17:26
In the climate we live in today, we are facing giants on every side. We are unsure of our present situation and wonder about our future. If we perceive the environment with our natural eyes, the giants we face seem insurmountable and overwhelming to fight. We cannot fight these giants in our own strength, but we have all the tools and resources through the Spirit of the Most High. We are more than able to defeat and conquer the enemies, tactics, schemes, strategies, and plots that are destroying the fabric of our country, our region and our family.
David said, “Moreover, the Lord that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, go and the Lord be with thee. 1 Sam 17:38
And Saul armed David with his armor, and he put a helmet of brass upon his head, also he armed him with a coat of mail, And David girded up His sword upon his armor, and tried to walk, for he had not tested them. And David said unto Saul, I cannot walk with these; for I have not tested them. And David put them off him. 1 Sam 17:39-40
And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherds’s bag, in a pouch which he had, and his sling was in his hand. And he drew near to the Philistine. 1 Sam 17:40
The equipment and weapons Saul provided was the standard protection made for war. Saul believed he was equipping David with the best gear for the job, but David felt otherwise. He had to use what he felt was comfortable for him. Something so simple as a handful of rocks seemed so unpredictable to slay a giant, but David had to fight according to the way he was accustomed to.
What is in your hand? How do you fight your spiritual battles? Is it the battle cry of praise and worship? Fasting? Prayer? Speaking the Word? Or a combination of all of the above? We must understand how to war in the Spirit in these difficult times ahead. We must be able to stand in opposition in unfamiliar territories and uncomfortable spaces. Our eyes must be fixed and focused canceling out all distractions and turbulence from the enemy’s camp.
We are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Rom 8:37
What are you facing today? Are you facing fear or anxiety? Do you need to shift your perspective or mindset? Are you confused or disoriented? Are you frustrated or angry? Do you need healing in your body? Pick up your stones.
The Lord will contend with our enemies that every attack is null and void. The fear that we carry is false evidence appearing real.
David said to the Philistine, thou comes to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield; but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defiled . 1 Sam 17:45
This day will the Lord deliver thee into mine hand, and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee, and I will give the carcasses of the host of the Philistines, this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel. And, all this assembly shall know that the Lord save thee not with sword and spear; for the battle is the Lord’s and he will give you into our hands. 1 Sam 17:46-47
And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead, and he fell upon his face to the earth. 1 Sam 17:49
So David prevailed over the Philistine, with a sling and a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him but there was no sword in the hand of David. 1 Sam 17:50
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