And
let the peace (soul harmony which comes) from the Christ rule (act as
umpire continually) in your hearts [deciding and settling with finality
all questions that arise in your minds.... And be thankful
(appreciative), [giving praise to God always.]
– Colossians 3:15, The Amplified Bible
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Have you been praying that God
will let you know whether a certain action you want to take is agreeable
to His will or not? Let this peace of Christ be your guide. Let it help
you settle the issue. If you start to take that action and you realize
you don't have peace about it, don't do it.
Remember, though, that
this inner leading of the Holy Spirit, this subtle sense of uneasiness
or peace He gives you, is something you have to watch and listen for
carefully. He generally won't just come up and knock you out of bed one
morning and tell you what you need to do. The primary way He speaks to
you is by what the Bible calls an inward witness.
So, you have to
listen. You can't just stay busy about the things of the world all the
time. You have to give Him time and attention.
Also, watch out for
strife. If you're irritated and upset about things in your life, it
will be very hard to receive that quiet guidance from the Holy Spirit.
So take heed to the instructions at the end of this scripture and "be
thankful... appreciative, giving praise to God always." Maintain a
thankful, grateful heart. You'll find it much easier to hear the "umpire
of peace" when He makes a call.
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