Abound in hope

"Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15.13

Our hope is that one day our tears, fears, sorrows, worries and all sorts of trouble that we have suffered in this world will be transformed into joy, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. So let us stand firm in this faith until the day of our departure to be with our Lord Jesus Christ.

The secret to happiness

"But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does." James 1.25

It is impossible to walk in sin and be free. The spirit of sin has trapped its victims so that they cannot understand the reason for so much unhappiness.
Disorder, indiscipline and rebellion are elements of injustice that have prevented freedom. Freedom of life, of conscience... Consequently, even with the world at their feet, yet the slave of sin is unhappy.
That is why God, in creating man, also established righteous laws that, once practiced, leads to a life of freedom, peace within yourself and especially with God.

Sincere conversion

"For thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: 'In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and confidence shall be your strength...'” Isaiah 30.15

Sin does not allow the heart to settle down. Only sincere conversion brings inner peace. Peace with yourself and especially with the Spirit of God. It is the tranquility that money, the glory or the power of this world cannot give. This is the force that keeps the confidence of salvation renewed.

Shipwreck of faith

"...having faith and a good conscience, which some having rejected, concerning the faith have suffered shipwreck." 1 Timothy 1.19

A good conscience is fundamental in maintaining the faith. Many have sunk in faith because they have neglected striving to have a good conscience. A clear conscience generates peace with yourself and above all, with God.

Clothed with strength

"Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil." Ephesians 6.11

Putting on The armor of God involves the following ATTITUDES:
1 - Gird yourself with Truth, meaning let go of lies;
2 - Dress up in Righteousness, meaning leave sin;
3 - Put on the boots of Peace, meaning get rid of anger;
4 - Embrace the shield of Faith, meaning resist doubts;
5 - Put on the helmet of Salvation, meaning flee from sin;
6 - Occupy your mind with the sword of the Spirit: God's Word, meaning flee from futile reading and vain things;
7 - Stay in prayer and supplication in the Spirit rather than worrying about vanities;
8 - Also, always watch and do not let your faith be distracted.

The just vs. The wicked

"He who walks with integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will become known." Proverbs 10.9

The just lives in tranquility and peace because his conscience does not accuse him of anything. The same does not happen to those living in sin. Their sinful conscience accuses them all the time and does not allow them to have peace.

STEAL, KILL AND DESTROY

"The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly."          John 10.10

Followers of the Lord Jesus chose to follow Him. This means that they will no longer be subject to the kingdom of darkness. Though they have trials and battles, they keep their faith because they are guaranteed to have their life restored with inner peace and joy, and the salvation of their soul.
On the other hand, those who reject their salvation have nothing left but theft, death and destruction.

THE BEGINNING OF KNOWLEDGE

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction."        Proverbs 1:7

   Do you want to avoid making mistakes. Do you want peace? Do you want direction in all aspects of your life? Do you want to be happy? Then put this into practice:
   Don't walk in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stand in the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of the scornful. Instead, take pleasure in reading the Word of God and meditate about it day and night. 
   Follow these steps and you will be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaves do not whither and whatever he does is successful.

SHADOW OF YOUR WINGS

"How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Your wings."    Psalm 36:7

The experience of the goodness of God meets the spirit's needs and gives peace to the soul.

HARDENED HEART

"Happy is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity."Proverbs 28:14

Those who have a humble heart will accept God's thoughts and put them into practice. For that reason, they will find life, peace and assurance. However, those who are arrogant and proud ignore the Word of the Almighty and walk in darkness and without direction.

JUSTICE

"Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ..."   Romans 5:1

Do you want to have peace with God?
This will only happen after your faith is solely in His Son.
Do you want the remission of your sins?
This will only happen  after your faith is solely in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Do you want to be found righteous before God?
This will only happen after your faith is solely in His Son.
Not simply accepting His existence. But possessing the kind of faith that is steadfast and rightly practiced according to the Holy Bible. John 7:38
The kind of faith that destroys the rules and principles of this religious and dark world.
The kind of faith that is willing to sacrifice it's own will in order to obey Him.

SAFETY

"And you would be secure, because there is hope; yes, you would dig around you, and take your rest in safety."Job 11:18

Only those who are born of God can safely live in such an unsafe world. The assurance that salvation brings gives us inner peace, even in the face of our greatest adversity. Oh! How I wish everyone would understand that!...

FEAR, FEAR AND FEAR...

“The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to turn one away from the snares of death."  Proverbs 14:27

When people no longer fear God, they’re driven towards violence, corruption and death. But, the sense of well-being and success blinds the wicked from understanding this.

However, the faithful, those who turn away from evil and have practiced the Word of God have life, peace and above all, the guarantee of eternal life.

Faith and trust

"For thus says the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel: “ In returning and rest you shall be saved; In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” Isaiah 30.15

Trust is not a feeling. The strength of your arms is only a mere temporary emotion. But the power of the assurance produces peace and tranquility.

Sleep

"I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety."

Psalms 4:8


There's life to those who have trusted their own in the Hands of the Lord Jesus. His Spirit drives them to interior peace and perfect nights' sleep.

Mercy

"'For the mountains shall depart and the hills be removed, but My kindness shall not depart from you, nor shall My covenant of peace be removed' Says the LORD, who has mercy on you."

Isaiah 54:10


The Earth may be shaken by catastrophes and tragedies, nevertheless, the merciful Eyes of the Lord are constant towards His chosen ones.

Covenant of Peace

"I'm promising now no more anger, no more dressing you down. For even if the mountains walk away and the hills fall to pieces, my love won't walk away from you, my covenant commitment of peace won't fall apart." Isaiah 54:10

Problems may fall upon us big time, but as we find God's mercy, we're filled with peace.

TRUST

"I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined to me, and heard my cry."

Psalm 40:1

Trust is against impatience and defies anxiety. Trust in God brings peace.

Safe

"In peace I will lay down and sleep, for you alone O Lord, will keep me safe."


This is one of the exercises of faith: to sleep in peace.
The total confidence in the heavenly bank account.

Security

"You will be secure, because there is hope; you will look about you and take your rest in safety." 
                                                                       Job 11:18 


The fullness of faith involves hope. Problems serve as an opportunity for God to show Himself strong in the lives of those who wait on and trust in Him. Those who don't do this suffer with insomnia, fear and nervousness; however, those who are in faith lay down and rest.