The world is in a state of turmoil. There are wars and rumors of wars. There is the threat of economic collapse.
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Recall the story in Matthew 16:21-34 and Mark 6:45-51. Jesus had finished feeding more than 5000 people. He then sent his disciples to cross the Sea of Galilee in a boat, which was tossed by the wind and waves.
Later in the night, Jesus walked on the sea to save his disciples from the storm. Jesus spake unto them, saying, “Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.”
Sandra W. Tanner wrote:
I delight in the Lord’s mercies and miracles. I know that His tender mercies and His miracles, large and small, are real. They come in His way and on His timetable. Sometimes it is not until we have reached our extremity. Jesus’s disciples on the Sea of Galilee had to toil in rowing against a contrary wind all through the night before Jesus finally came to their aid. He did not come until the “fourth watch,” meaning near dawn. Yet He did come. My testimony is that miracles do come, though sometimes not until the fourth watch.
Sandra W. Tanner, My Soul Delighteth in the Things of the Lord, April 2008 General Conference
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As we face storms, let us remember the words of Jesus Christ:
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
John 14:27
And the words of the Apostle Paul:
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7
And
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6
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For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.
1 Corinthians 14:33
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Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Matthew 5:9
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Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
Romans 14:19
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[6] Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
[7] And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4
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[3] Wherefore, I would speak unto you that are of the church, that are the peaceable followers of Christ, and that have obtained a sufficient hope by which ye can enter into the rest of the Lord, from this time henceforth until ye shall rest with him in heaven.
[4] And now my brethren, I judge these things of you because of your peaceable walk with the children of men.
Moroni 7
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Regardless of your circumstances, you can center your home and your life on the Lord Jesus Christ, for He is the source of true peace in this life.
– Elder Richard G. Scott, April 2013 General Conference
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Lets us be grateful for the blessings which the Lord has given us.
May the Lord bless you,
Tom Irvine
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