Peace not understanding!

I have a friend that is waiting for probably one of the most important things in her life to happen. It has been many, many years of waiting. In less then 2 days she will find out how the Lords Will will unfold. As I prayed for her yesterday, I couldn't imagine being in her shoes.

I really had a hard time sleeping because I have been on this journey with her and I know her desires. With faith as I prayed. I prayed that should it not happen the way we desire, that she would have understanding. Right after I prayed that something hit me and I said, " no Lord I pray for peace and not understanding."

Now whenever I start a new book it appears that what I read just ends up on here. As you know "Big God" is the new book I started. Pastor Britt talks about the time when he found out that his little girl had cancer, and how he prayed. He said that he prayed for peace and not understanding because we sometimes will never understand. It is so true! I meditated on that for a few minutes.

Our God is big and we are really little. Our little minds will never comprehend some of the things that happen in this world. Instead of racking our brains trying, it is better that we pray for the peace. It is the peace that God can give that will help us not to ask the "why" questions. Its the peace in God that instead of saying "why God" we say "Ok God". Is it easy, HECK no but I always say "whats the alternative?"

I thought of Philippians 4:4-7 some of my favorite scriptures. I have been rambling it off for years in prayer, in situation and to people. I said it today and saw verse 7 differently. And after many years of quoting this memorized Scripture I finally got it! Yup I finally felt in my heart what it really meant!

"and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."

Let us stop praying for understanding and pray for peace. Please pray for my friend, Lord knows her name and situation. I covet your prayers. I hope to bring you back a Praise report when this is all over, I promise!

In His love,
Mon