In Every Situation!
"Now may the Lord of peace himself give you
His peace at all times and in every situation.
The Lord be with you all."
2 Thessalonians 3: 16
To many people around the world, 2020 was a difficult year,
even a tragic one, and we have no idea what the new year
will bring. But we know without a doubt: In every situation
we face, our Savior is with us.
As the new year dawns, paraphrase 2 Thessalonians 3:16
as an earnest prayer: Lord, may You, the Lord of
peace,
give me Your peace at all times and in every situation.
Remember what Paul said in Philippians 4:6-7: "Do not be
anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and
petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And
the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will
guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
He added in verse 12: I have learned the secret
of being content in any and every situation (NIV).
Every situation means every day, every hour,
every circumstances, every location, every need,
every fear, every joy, every opportunity, every step.
He is more present than you know, and more
powerful than you can possibly conceive.
Our times are in His hands
