December 3

Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. (KJV )

That about says it. To find peace, we need to keep our mind on Him, and trust in Him.

Read Luke 1 again. Did you marvel at the story of Elizabeth and Zacharias? Look at verse 13:
Luke 1:13 But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your petition has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will give him the name John.

Zacharias and Elizabeth were righteous in the sight of the God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and requirements of the Lord. But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both advanced in years. (Luke 1:6-7)

Zacharias and Elizabeth's minds were on God, and they must have trusted in Him to be labeled righteous. Righteous and yet longing for a child. Trusting that God knew best. Do you think he was still petitioning heaven, even at his advanced age?

Whatever it is that you are longing for today, find peace with it. Stay your mind on God. Trust Him. Petition Him. And then be at rest. When you start to lose your peace about it: REPEAT!

After all, as the angel told Mary, For nothing will be impossible with God. (Luke 1:37)


Organizational Tip of the Day


Look at your December calendar, and write in any plans you have. Now think of what you haven't "planned." Getting a tree? Pencil it in! Baking shortbread? Which day? Going to the post office? Pick a date and time to give yourself a deadline. Get the essentials onto your calendar, and then work the plan. You'll feel less pressure if you have a time slot attached to each task!