June 9, 2021

“In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” –Proverbs 16:9

I love you! Today, I desire for you to start focusing on My peace. I know you’re going through a difficult trial in your life, and My heart continues to break for you. Trials are difficult because you are unable to control the outcome. How this all unfolds will be largely determined by others. How you persevere throughout will be largely determined by you and Me, primarily, as well as others I put in your path to help you. You’ve heard of “The Prayer of Serenity.” My children wrote it and I love it! Here’s how it starts, “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.” You cannot control the others who are causing you this trial—what they think of you, and what they will do or will not do. You may try to influence them, but ultimately, they will make decisions often against your will. You are planning what you are unable to plan. This is what is making you sad. Rather, let Me establish your steps! My steps lead you to Me, so you can surrender your trial and let My purpose prevail. And what purpose is that? For you to be in My Presence. My child, you live in a fallen world where everyone is vulnerable to relational strife. And until you come home to heaven, such strife will continue. Instead of trying to control it, look to Me on what you can control—which is whether or not you will surrender your trial to Me. My child, truly give it to me. And when your trial keeps rearing its ugly head, let Me help you take care of what you can; but keep coming back and re-surrendering it to Me. It’s this constant surrendering is when you are able to experience My peace that surpasses all understanding. My peace exists alongside your trial and conflict, not in the absence of it. Seek My wisdom and know the difference. Follow the steps I established for you so We can be together in the whirlwind midst of your trial. You’re not alone in this. Come be in My Presence and experience My peace! This is My purpose for you! I love you!

“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” –Philippians 4:7

“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” –Psalm 16:11

“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” –Proverbs 19:21