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Thanks @purposefaith that scripture says a whole lot. its great to imagine ourselves as babies in God’s nursing arms. Babies have no cares because they know their supply is not their responsibility so they can rest assured in their carer’s arm. Jesus said for us to cast our cares on Him because He is our carer. How comforting to know that God…

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@Michael, I loved this post! Such a timely word. As you explained the importance of inner peace, I was immediately reminded of Psalm 131 where David says, “I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with his mother is my soul with me.” I think of all of the drama that David faced or got himself into, and yet he knew the only way to… Read more

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Thanks for sharing @Feng! It’s good to recognize the specific circumstances and troubles that come to distract and worry you. One of my old mentors used to remind me not to ignore when I feel overwhelmed or just try to “push through it” because it’s an opportunity to stop and repent, to let go of whatever has distracted me, and refocus on God’s… Read more

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Absolutely. You made a good point about not seeking peace in the way the world seeks it, ie trying to do attain the right status or family or house or degree or job for the sake of “security” and peace of mind. That is the rat race that we so easily get caught up in, trying to convince ourselves that we are “good enough” and that other… Read more

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Thanks @feng for sharing. I can very much relate with this feeling because we want to constantly strive to achieve more and more. One of the things I noticed in my life especially having spent probably the last over 10years of my life writing one professional exam or the other, is that the pressures don’t stop. I am now learning to enjoy where…

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