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81 " Remember, sin enslaves its victims. With despair and confusion as constant companions, the captive doesn’t know the way to freedom. But believers do—and we should share the message of hope with them. "
― Charles F. Stanley , Every Day in His Presence
82 " Cease striving and know that I am God.” PSALM 46:10 The most profound need of your soul is to be still in the presence of God. Stop wrestling with your troubles or worrying about circumstances—the Lord Almighty is greater than all of them. So calm your soul and focus on His astounding wisdom, ability, and timing. "
83 " Father, embrace me. Hold me in Your loving arms so I may feel Your presence and protection, amen. "
84 " The Father wants to surround you with His peace and demonstrate His power, but He will only do so as you rest in His care and release your troubles to His omnipotent hand. So let down your guard and stop striving. Let the full meaning impact you to the core: He is God. He loves you. He will help you. You have no reason to fear. "
85 " Pursuing peace with all people isn’t easy, and the only way to succeed is to seek the Father’s understanding about who they are, what burdens they bear, and what they struggle with rather than relying on your own limited view (1 John 4:20). Therefore, as you go about your day, make sure that your heart is right with God and that you are not operating out of hurt or anger. Rather, treat others with love, because “love covers a multitude of sins” (1 Peter 4:8) and is the sure path to peace. "
86 " The Lord desires to heal you to the core of your being—even in the places you’ve forgotten exist. So listen to Him and deal with whatever He surfaces, confident He is leading you to freedom. "
87 " Hebrews 12:14 instructs, “Pursue peace with all men.” However, this does not signify compromising your beliefs or acting in a sinful manner that dishonors God. Rather, it means practicing loving, godly communication and an attitude of forgiveness. "