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I’m still processing the end result of the Crush-Crushed series, so tonight we will take a break from that while I continue to learn\u00a0what exactly should be taken away from those verses. \u00a0I’ve often started these posts before, but they never seem to lead anywhere, so I wanted to at least verbalize the process. \u00a0Perhaps someone else has some perspective for me, I would welcome it.
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“Come to me all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. \u00a0Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble at heart.” \u00a0Matthew 11:29<\/p>\n

I am pretty tired of writing about peace. \u00a0It is a burden, and it does take so much time to come up with something. \u00a0I think I am closer this year to giving up than I have ever been, as so many things are going on that it is hard for me to focus on this one aspect of life.<\/p>\n

Is it just one aspect though?<\/p>\n

If I have peace, will it not overflow into all the other areas of my life?<\/p>\n

If I do not have peace, it certainly effects all of the other things I am trying to do.<\/p>\n

The Bible describes those who are unrepentant as enemies of God. \u00a0We are not at peace with God.<\/p>\n

However the Bible immediately follows that statement with this one…”but while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”<\/p>\n

While we were yet His enemy, Christ paid with His life to draw us back into a relationship with the Trinity.<\/p>\n

So even though I am not at peace in this moment, the way is open for me to find it. \u00a0The door has been forever kicked open, the veil has been torn.<\/p>\n

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