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I may not be able to control the storm, but I can determine whether it controls me. I choose peace to fill my mind, not the storm clouds. So be anxious for nothing! I first published this blog at the end of last year, but it seems worth re-publishing given our global current circumstances. It is so important to keep everything in perspective, to use calming language, not alarmist language, but of course we can best do this if our internal world is experiencing peace. Please read on .... Philippians 4:6,7 NIVDo 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. How com...

In Matthew 13 you can read a story of Jesus called the 'Parable of the sower'. The story is about a farmer sowing seed, some falling on the path, some on stoney ground, some growing up amongst weeds and others on good, open soil. The depth of their roots and the condition of their growth was down to these different environments. On first glance a very nice garden story. But its not a nice garden story. Its the story of fight for survival. Fighting against the devil's schemes, the distractions and temptations around us, to deepen our spiritual root system and flourish in every circumstance. Jesus tells His disciples to let the Word of God take real effect in their lives. Not long after this, in the next chapter, the disciples face a huge challenge - on a boat in the middle of

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Peace in a Storm

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