Let God Take Your Shift

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7


There was a point where I asked the Lord if this were really possible.  Can I really have problems and have peace at the same time?  Is it possible to really not worry about something that I have already prayed about and truly be able to rest my mind and my body---for real? If so, what is the key, how can I attain this for myself and it be genuine?

I know some believe that it is wrong to question God.  Asking God questions is not wrong, it is a way of seeking Him, and if you have faith that He will answer you--He will.

While I sought the Lord on this, He caused me to realize that Yes, this peace is ABSOLUTELY possible!  The problem is that we sometimes want to have some form of control over the problem or issue that we have prayed about.  We think that we should still be able to worry about it just a little bit, talk about it a little bit, and ponder on it just a little bit.

Because our humanness doesn't understand how God's peace operates, we can misinterpret the peace of God for "ignoring" the problem when in actuality, His peace comes to take the place of the problem so that your mind can rest from the stress and pressure that problems can bring in life.  It comes to relieve you of this so that your faith will carry you until the solution shows up.

The Lord revealed to me that most people want to handle their problems "their way" and that prevents them from experiencing peace.  Peace is meant to take you off duty from your problems while God does your shift.  After you have prayed and surrendered the issue to God, you must resist, in Jesus' name, the temptation to entertain the "what-ifs" and "what abouts."

In those times, make a conscious effort to think about specific scriptures that build up your spirit and keep you focused on the solution.  Focus on the outcome that you have asked God for, and by faith thank God for working it out for you even before the solution manifests----that's what real faith is!

Let God take your shift!


Scripture Meditation: Psalm 27:13-14



Be Blesssed,
Kunita S. Kline

The Faithful Husband

“Return, O backsliding children,’ says the LORD; ‘for I am married to you. I will take you, one from a city and two from a family, and I will bring you to Zion. I will give you shepherds according to My heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.” Jeremiah 3:14-15 (NKJV)


One day, I pondered on the fact that God says that He's married to the backslider.  At the same time, I thought to myself that He also said that nothing could ever separate us from His love (Rom. 8:39).  I asked the Lord, "Even though You said You're married to the backslider, what good is loving one and remaining committed to one who has forsaken their commitment to You if they will still die and go to hell?" "How is the love of God beneficial in a person's life in this case?"

God is so kind and patient, and always willing to teach us and not leave us in ignorance.  When a person is backslidden, at one point they had accepted Christ into their heart and were living for Him, but then they turned their back on God and went astray.  This was the Lord's answer to me (I'll share it in these terms):

"I love the backslider so much that even when you turn your back on me, I won't turn my back on you.  When you've forsaken your commitment with me, I'm faithful to keep my commitment with you.  Although you have left me, I am still with you.  My Spirit is with you, pleading with you to return to me, to live for me, and to do My will.  I love you whether you deserve it or not.  Nothing you do will ever change that, no matter how bad.  My love is with you for the purpose is drawing you back to me to live for me."

This was absolutely overwhelming to me.  More than my mind could understand.  The love of God is always there to point us back to God when we have lost our way and have gotten out of His will.  God is always trying to get the backslider's attention to get you back in place.  If you are backslidden, your life is currently out of balance and God is trying to help you get back on track.  He loves you and has not given up on you, so don't you give up!  It's not too late and you are not out of His reach.  He has not changed His mind about you.

You can start by praying this simple prayer:

Lord Jesus,
Forgive me for sinning against You and turning away from You.  Cleanse me from all unrighteousness.   I return to You this day, and ask you to live in my heart each and every day.  Thank you for restoring my life today. In Jesus' name, Amen.


If you prayed that prayer, God has given you a clean slate and a fresh start in life.  He does not remember anything you have done wrong before this point.  And, if you make a mistake don't run from Him, run to Him.  He will restore you.

Find a good church where you can learn more about Him and grow and develop spiritually as a person.

God bless you, and please pass this on to someone who needs it.  Feel free to leave a comment:)



Kunita