In the fall, the weather gets colder and the days shorter than the summer. Most of us, enjoy our pumpkin spice lattes and football games along with the amazing fall colors, celebrating the change of space in our lives. As we experience the fall, we go to church and pray for peace. What is peace when we hold on to our faith? Peace is a vital link to our faith walk where we we trust God for the promise. You may pray for better resolutions when a group disagrees. Some group members who know the word but are difficult. You experience sadness and guilt because you want to fix everything. Now is the time to develop stronger faith than ever. Before we get results, our faith must be strong and reliable. That occurs in the bible where we build up our faith constantly when we hear the word.

Maintain Your Peace

We all experience emotions when life gives us unexpected obstacles. For example, everybody struggles with relationships when we want other people to follow rules. When the meeting begins at 8:00 A.M., several show up ten minutes late or don’t even call. We know everybody should respect time and rules. Leaders give vital information. But groups have different family backgrounds, cultures, and political views. Those ideas will produce tensions as personalities clash, people take sides because of such opinions. It’s okay to see the world differently. Often, the leader receives criticism when a plan fails, and our joy levels go down.

It’s not easy to suffer rejection when you plan a group task or procedure. Often, you feel lonely just because the group doesn’t respect rules or understand the importance of time management. If you’re not careful, your emotions will lead to depression or bitterness. When we lose our peace because of others’ actions toward us, we must step back from the situation and access what is important.

The Bible says, “The Joy of the Lord is our strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 KJV. If we don’t maintain the joy of having a relationship with Jesus daily, the heaviness will wear our hearts down. The word is our strength when we have battle peoples’ negative attitudes and opinions. In fact, the bible represents truth about our identity in Christ. When we have a bad day, repent and move forward with your life. Don’t have self pity.

Also, we don’t plan sadness when everything goes wrong like the bills are late, the boss criticizes your job, or the kid receives bad grades. We plan our lives from childhood to elderly because people plan in life and need goals. Whether we understand the master plan, our goal is crushed because of the circumstances. And disappointment is likely the answer, but God already knows when the blessing will arrive, your season has a time stamp, and you don’t even worry.

We Are Free

Don’t believe those lies that target our minds, and you must work hard to read the word regularly if you want the best results. From Monday to Friday, every household goes through the rat race of life. We wake up, go to school or work, and run more errands. With fewer people, existing employees occur more job duties and demands from employers. You make enough money and spend more when the pay check arrives.

But, you already have the victory when God changes your mindset. When we obey the word praying consistently, we make better choices motivate co-workers, or handle stressful situations. If you still suffer rejection, the peace of God keeps your mind. By trusting the word, we don’t rely the world to intimidated us. I understand that a person will face real problems because life is challenging. Many people suffer discrimination or hostility. When the word is a priority in prayer, we meditate more.

Meditating means to murmur as you confess promises of health and healing over your life. This is the opposite of fear which torments our soul. Fear is the opposite of faith. When you think of a scripture, you can’t entertain bad attitudes about people either. You don’t serve two masters if you are constantly praying and meditating. Through the process, our spirit man becomes stronger as the the mind aligns with the spirit and accomplishes the purpose.

When I was anxious about an upcoming promise, I knew God was working behind the scenes. But I’m impatient anyway. After waiting for years, I was finally ready to step into a new position while preparing for some time. But you know God isn’t in a hurry, and he has designed an appointed time for the blessing. Even though we have accumulated expectations and a date, the word gives us peace (while hope leads to faith).

As soon as you release the prayer and avoid doubt, you get answers. Our thoughts can bring peace or gloom. One of my favorite scriptures explains which thoughts are acceptable. “Whatsoever things are honest. Whatsoever things are true. Whatsoever things are just. Whatsoever things are pure. Whatsoever things are lovely. Whatsoever things are a good report. If there be any praise or virtue, think on these things.” (Philippians 4:8 KJV). Those good thoughts keep are hearts filled with peace and expectation.

How do I develop Confidence

How do I develop confidence right now? Read Jon 17:1-26. Reading this passage taught me how Jesus prayed for my strength when I experienced conflict. Knowing he cares so much, I’m mindful of my behavior.

As I pray, I gain confidence to trust God (in the storm). My faith doesn’t waiver back and forth but is firm. We follow the word by faith, not the world’s standards. People get excited based on their circumstances when new jobs provide money and prestige. They enjoyed working with fun co-workers.

Jesus maintained confidence with a humble attitude. He endured beatings, lies, and misunderstandings in his final hours on earth. Above all, he finished his purpose on the cross.

Being strong when you face trials, like opposing opinions, builds your faith and character. We don’t have to argue but trust the Lord for the groups’ obedience. We couldn’t appreciate each step of faith if we didn’t overcome trials.

After reading this post, I encourage you to develop more and more peace in your life whether work is demanding or the kids need time. We have consistent joy in our lives through the word a lifesaver and enjoy each day more. Jesus wants us to enjoy relationships with spouses, parents, and friends so that we share his love beyond the church. At the same time these groups encourage, not discourage. If you look forward to the fall weather and maintain your peace, spend some time with Jesus.