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Finding Peace in Troubling Times

Sunday’s Memory Verse for 6/29/25

 Jesus said, ā€œI have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.ā€ John 16:33 NIV

In His Love, Cindy

All Scripture is from the NIV unless stated otherwise.

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Sunday’s Memory Verse, 9/22/24

Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.Ā I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubledĀ and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 NIV

In His Love, Cindy

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“Worry Is Like a Rocking Chair”

They were caught hiding Jews from the Nazis during WWII. Corrie ten Boom, her sister, and theirĀ elderly father were arrested and eventually sent to Ravensbruck Concentration Camp. Corrie described Ravensbruck as “the deepest hell that man can create”.¹

Corrie pointing to the hiding place where the family hid hundreds of Jews during WWII

Corrie survived Ravensbruck, but if anyone ever had an excuse to worry, it would be her. This is what Corrie had to say about worrying.

“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength. It does not enable us to escape evil. It makes us unfit to face evil when it comes. It is the interest you pay on trouble before it comes.”

Corrie Ten Boom’s book, The Hiding Place, profoundly affected me as a young adult. Corrie lived her life, before, during, and after Ravensbruck, serving the Lord Jesus Christ.

By the end of the war, some 133,000 women would pass through its gates, as many as 40,000 of whom would perish. (The Bunker of Ravensbrück)

Her faith and trust in Jesus will encourage you through any trial you may face. If you have never read The Hiding Place, I strongly encourage you to do so. There is also a very good movie. You can watch the trailer HERE.

ā€œDo not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God. And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus [is yours].ā€ Philippians 4:6-7 AMP

So many times, people say, “I’m a worrier. I worry about everybody.” It’s as if they think it’s a badge of honor. It’s not! To worry means we are not trusting God. To please God, we must have faith. We must trust Him.

“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” Hebrews 11:6 NIV

If I have learned anything on my Christian journey of 60+ years, it is this: Seek God with all your heart. Love Him with all your heart. Trust Him with all your heart. Obey His Word with all your heart. If you do that, He will take care of everything else.

Take it from Corrie, “Worry is like a rocking chair; it keeps you busy but does not bring you farther.”

In His Love, Cindy

Do you want to know more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?

Sources:

The Hiding Place, by Corrie Ten Boom

https://larryloftis.com/blog/the-bunker-of-ravensbruck

https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-a-watchmakers-daughter-hid-hundreds-of-jews-beneath-the-nazi-occupiers-noses/

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Monday’s Verse, 1/29/24

ā€œIn peace I will lie down and sleep,
    for you alone, Lord,
    make me dwell in safety.ā€ Psalm 4:8 NIV 

My thoughts: Many years ago when my son was a baby, I found a long snake skin in my closet. The only way I could sleep was to meditate on this verse. We never found the snake. Maybe an angel chased him out!

In His Love, Cindy

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Sunday’s Memory Verse, 10/15/23

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 NLT

NOTE: The best news source on the terrorist attacks on Israel is Amir Tsarfati’s Telegram page. Amir is an Israeli Believer, Bible Teacher, author, and speaker. Go to his website,Ā Behold Israel, then click on theĀ NewsĀ tab to sign up for his Telegram page. There you can get minute-by-minute updates on what is happening in Israel.

There is a lot of misinformation about this war going out. That’s why it is so important to know the truth about what is happening and not believe propaganda coming from Hamas. You can trust Amir. I have followed him for a long time.

In His Love, Cindy

Do you want to know more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?

STAND WITH ISRAEL

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Quote of the Week, 10/11/23

When peace comes, we will perhaps, in time, be able to forgive the Arabs for killing our sons, but it will be harder for us to forgive them for having forced us to kill their sons.Ā Peace will come when the Arabs will love their children more than they hate us.ā€

Golda Meier

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Tuesday’s Verse, 6/13/23

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:
    ā€œMay those who love you be secure.
 May there be peace within your walls
    and security within your citadels.ā€ Psalm 122:6-7 NIV

In His Love, Cindy

Do you want to know more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?

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Sunday’s Memory Verse, 3/19/23

“Do not be anxious about anything,Ā but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.Ā And the peace of God,Ā which transcends all understanding,Ā will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 NIV

In His Love, Cindy

Do you want to know more about Jesus? See my pageĀ Who Is Jesus?

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Friday’s Verse, 3/3/23

“Great peaceĀ have those who love your law,
Ā Ā Ā Ā and nothing can make them stumble.” Psalm 119:165

Love, Cindy

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Sunday’s Memory Verse, 2/12/23

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peaceĀ as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 NIV

Love, Cindy

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