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Wednesday, June 19, 2024

June 19 -- "Serenity Through Righteousness"

Today's Reading: Isaiah 31 and 32

"Serenity Through Righteousness"

Do you find yourself experiencing conflict, guilt, shame, or anxiety? Do you wonder what produces peace and serenity in someone’s life? Why are some people so anxious and troubled while others seem to be calm and serene most of the time? What is the secret to finding this serenity?

In today’s verse, Isaiah unveils a profound truth: it is “righteousness” that leads to peace and stability. When we embrace righteous living, it results in a serene inner state and a foundation of enduring trust. Righteousness aligns us with God's ways, bringing harmony and confidence in His sovereign plan.

By contrast, when we act unrighteously, our serenity is disrupted. Unrighteous actions, such as deceit, selfishness, dishonesty, or harming others, disrupts our relationship with our loving God and creates a rift within our conscience and disturbs our inner peace. The very act of going against God's principles and moral standards introduces conflict within us, leading to feelings of guilt, shame, or anxiety.

In a world marred by chaos and strife, we are called to pursue righteousness and live lives of peace and quietness. As followers of Christ, our conduct should reflect God's character and His standards of justice and love. Living righteously doesn't only impact us personally but also ripples into the world, fostering peace and stability in our relationships and communities.

Keep in mind that the effect of “righteousness” is peace, quietness, and trust.

Today, make it your constant purpose to live a righteous life in all your dealings. Seek God's guidance through His Word and the Holy Spirit, aligning your thoughts, actions, and decisions with His will. As you do so, you'll experience an internal peace that the world cannot give—a quietness and trust that transcends circumstances. Allow this peace to radiate from you, influencing those around you to seek the same source of true peace.



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