John 14:26-28 (New International Version)

26But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. 27Peace 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 and do not be afraid.

This past week has been filled with an immense amount of stress. It seems I have so much to do and so little time to do it. It has caused many sleepless nights. On nights like these I prayed for God to take the weight off my shoulders and give me peace, but nothing seemed to happen. I was still overcome with what seemed like a million burdens. It came to the point where I felt like giving up. The devil was so close to taking me out of God's will, but the Lord proved to be victorious once again in my life. By speaking through my family and into my heart, God has brought me to a place of true peace. I have come to realize that although I was praying for God to release me of my burdens, I was keeping bits and pieces of them stashed away. I guess I felt as if some things would be better taken care of in my hands. Of course that plan soon demonstrated my need for God's intercession in everything I do. We are so privileged to have the spirit available to us. Christ dwells within me. I could say it a million times again and it would only become more meaningful. Christ dwells within me! I have him here to carry anything and everything that is weighing me down. Let the peace reign!