“For God is not a God of disorder but of peace.”
— 1 Corinthians 14:33
Maybe you need God’s special peace. You pace back and forth across the living room, muttering under your breath. You can’t believe it. Both your best friends have been chosen for pep squad, but not you! Your cheers at tryouts were just as good as theirs! Why weren’t you chosen? Weren’t you pretty enough? Did you look awkward or stupid? The more you fume, the worse you feel. Not being chosen for pep squad is disappointing — but you’re allowing yourself to get emotionally troubled by keeping your mind stirred up. Two hours later, when you have a headache and an upset stomach, you decide to get a grip. You pour your heart out to God, giving him your frustration and disappointment — and fear that your friends will now leave you behind. You let it go and allow Jesus’ peace to fill your heart, calm your emotions, and settle your thoughts.
Yes, it’s disappointing. But tryouts are over, and you still have all the good things in your life that you had before. God is in control, and he knows more about the situation than you do. Remember, “the Lord will give strength to His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace” (Psalm 29:11 NKJV).
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Girl Talk: Have you had any disappointments lately? How did you deal with them? Have you tried asking Jesus to give you his peace?
God Talk: “Lord, I know things won’t always go my way. Please give me your peace about each situation. Thank you for always being with me. Amen.”
From Shine On, Girl! by Kristi Holl