March 2025

By Rev. Lisa Abb

So, have you been able to find some peace despite the pressures, the noise, the storms, and the fears? That is what Jesus wants for us. Peace even though He knows we are going through difficult times. Peace to withstand pressure, peace to hear Him above the noise, peace to withstand the storms, and peace that turns fear into faith. That is what we have been studying all of February. And I’m going to be honest. I wish I was as good at this as Jesus is/was.

I recently shared in Bible study how I felt a bad situation in my family was going on too long. So, I wanted to take action to fix things. I didn’t want to wait any more. I even began the steps of intervening when I got so sick with the flu, and something happened that confirmed it wasn’t the right time to actually do something. It would be better to wait.

The problem was, I didn’t have peace in the waiting. I had angst. I wanted to do something to make this go away. So, without prayer, I just began the steps. I am thankful for two things in this lesson. The first is that I am thankful for the bold sign from God not to act. The second thing I am thankful for is the peace that I am feeling even though nothing has changed.

I know God has this in hand, and I just have to be patient and wait. Despite the pressure, despite the noise, despite the storm we are in, despite the fear it will never be fixed…I have to trust in the Lord with all my heart and lean not on my own understanding (Proverbs 3:5).

The peace actually comes from letting the responsibility go and handing it over to God. “It is not my monkeys and not my circus,” as an old boss used to say. I will just stay in my lane and let the Lord do his thing. Please continue to study this verse and let it live in your heart always.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you; I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled.

John 14:27