Colossians 3:14 Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. 15. And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.
I have to stop and ask myself sometimes 'What is ruling in my heart at the minute?' Is it worry about something, is it health concerns, national issues, is it family matters? Or is it knowing God is for me so nothing can be against me? Is it knowing the love of God is wrapped around me and I'm safe in the palm of His hand? Is it the thought that I can be at peace resting in His care? What is uppermost, what is ruling?
God knows what we're dealing with and He wants to bring His peace into it, so Apostle Paul reminds us here that we are the deciding voice as to who and what rules in our hearts and he tells us to let the peace that comes from Jesus Christ rule.
When someone is ruling they're calling the shots, they're making the decisions we abide by, and Paul says let Peace be the one calling the shots, let Peace make the decisions, let Peace guide you because it's coming straight from the heart of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, and His heart is a heart of love for you.
And then he goes on ...and always be thankful. It doesn't say ...and always be fretful, always be fearful, always be anxious and upset about something!
When we allow the peace that comes from Jesus to flow into our hearts and rule we will automatically then be thankful. It's a natural response to peace, so now and again throughout our day how about having a 'heart' check and see what's ruling and if we don't like what we see, let's ask the Holy Spirit to help us change it. I know I need to.😊
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