Piece by Peace!

It’s been two weeks since my life changed. And when I say changed, I mean for the better. Miracles are happening all around me in different ways. It’s hard to explain everything that is happening on in the inside, but all I can say is that I am growing closer to the Lord, and I feel it.

Most people who know me know that I am not one to have a great deal of confidence speaking in front of people. I am a lot like my mom. I hate confrontation, and I have a hard time speaking what I am feeling in a way you can understand. Well, one miracle coming out of this situation is that my confidence is growing. Sunday, my nana (and Pastor) had me get up in front of the church to share some of my testimony. Normally, I would just tell her no. LOL…That’s what exactly what my mom would say, too! And, although I didn’t really say much, I wasn’t that scared—I just didn’t have a lot of words to say. (That’s why I have my aunt Stace!) Then later that night, THE Josh Barclay called me up on stage! And even though I had no idea what I would say if he had asked me to say something, I felt a confidence that I normally don’t have in front of people (unless I am dancing!) My mom asks me every couple of days what am I going to do about my ability to speak in front of people once this miracle manifests in my life. It makes me a little nervous to think about because I know people will want to hear the amazing testimony. But, I know that is something God is stretching me to do; and honestly, I feel cool about it.

Driving in a car everyday would seem to be a little nerve-racking after being in the type of collision we were in. Yet, this is another miracle I have noticed in my life. Before the accident, I was a lot like my mom when it came to riding in a car. My mom calls it being cautious and a good driver, but my dad calls it driving like a grandma! I used to always be aware of different cars driving and always looking out for others on the road. I especially hated being side-by-side with Semi’s. I always felt like they would smash us or drive in our lane and push us off the road. But since the accident, it’s been the complete opposite. I haven’t even been nervous one bit. People have asked me if it’s hard for me to drive in a car or pass through the intersection where it happened, and it doesn’t bother me at all. I haven’t dreamt about it, or thought much about it at all. I have heard of people having anxiety when they go through the things I have been through the past two weeks, but that’s why I feel miracles are happening all around me! I just feel alive, and I have a peace that’s really hard to explain.

There are a few scriptures that I want to share with you. I feel like after reading them, I can understand a little of what’s going on in my heart. It’s a peace that you can’t get from natural things.

John 14:27

Jesus said “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.

This scripture is part of what I feel. It’s like a light bulb went off in me when I realized that my very life was a gift. There’s nothing to be afraid of because I know that God is with me. There is nothing that this world can give me that could ever compare to the love God gives me every day…not money, or popularity, or a relationship. Everything in this world is temporary. Only God’s love is eternal.

A few other scriptures that I read about peace are:

Philippians 4:6-7

6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

8 And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. 9 Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you

Isaiah 26:3

You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!

In Philippians, we are encouraged to not worry—but to pray. We are even told how to pray---tell God our needs and thank Him! I feel like the more I just cast my cares on Him and worship Him, the more peace I have. It’s exactly like the scripture says—my heart and mind are guarded. Just like a shield would guard you, I feel like I am strong in the Lord because of the peace I have that I am a MIRACLE. I don’t have to worry! I just have to keep thinking about the things He told me to think about—Jesus, His word, honorable things, pure and lovely things and so on.

The more I apply the Word in my life on a daily basis just by worshiping God and thanking Him for my healing, the more peace I have about my situation. I feel like more people should practice this in their life. If you are worried or afraid or down, I encourage you today to make these changes in your life like I did. Pray and worship God. Allow His peace to fill your heart and mind.

PS

My friend, Rochelle, is calling a 3-day fast for me this week. It will be from Wednesday through Friday. She is encouraging people to fast a meal and spend that time in prayer for my complete restoration in my right eye. This means a lot to me because I know there are a lot of people praying for me. Thank you for all those who are standing in agreement with me. We believe! God is a miracle-working God!