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To have peace at home, at work, at school, and especially in the heart, is something priceless. When we fully surrender our lives to the Lord, we know that He is in control, and that fills our hearts with peace, even when things get tough!

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:7

Many situations try to rob us of our peace each and every day. We can surrender to anxiety and suffer the consequences, or we can resist by filling our hearts with the peace of God. We can always turn to God for encouragement, strength, and peace. He generously gives to those who ask, and His provision never runs out.

Do not let the worries of life control your being and your feelings. Take your burdens and difficulties to God, lean on Him, stand firm in His promises, and receive the wonderful peace that only He can give you.

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

Philippians 4:6-7

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In Hebrews chapter 11, we find a list of great biblical figures who, in the midst of difficulties, remained steadfast in faith, trusting in God’s promises. In verse 13 we read the following:

All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth.
- Hebrews 11:13

They saw from afar what had been promised to them, but that did not separate them from the Lord. They remained steadfast, obedient to the Lord, and full of faith, even without receiving what God had promised them. They didn’t say, “Well, Lord, I’ve waited five years, enough is enough!” Nor did they give God an ultimatum: “If You don’t give me what You promised this year, I’ll just live my life my own way.”

No! They kept believing and confessing that everything was fine because their citizenship was not of this earth. They knew they were citizens of heaven and, therefore, were certain that if something did not come to pass on earth, it would be fulfilled in eternity with the Lord.

This recognition, that they lived for eternity is the prelude to one of the most amazing verses in the Bible:

Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
- Hebrews 11:16

God is not ashamed to call Himself their God! This means that God is pleased to be known as the God of Abraham, of Sarah, of Noah, of Enoch, and of all those heroes of faith.

Do you think God is proud to be your God? Ask Him and spend some time in His presence. Decide to trust in His promises, even if they take time. Remain firm in faith, obeying what God asks of you. Remember that your citizenship is heavenly, and what you do not see here, you will see and enjoy for all eternity.

See also:

• Bible Verses about God's Plans for You (for Guidance and Purpose)
• The Just Shall Live by Faith: Explanation And Meaning
• Scriptures About The Bible, The Word of God