May 24, 2024 Well, What's Next? GRACE VALENTINE Lee en español "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 and do not be afraid." John 14:27 (NIV) Well, what's next? This is the thought that has often crossed my mind when a season of my life ends. After graduating from high school, I asked, What's next? I felt worried about college but excited about the freedom I expected to experience away from my small town. After being laid off from the job I gave my all to, I asked, What's next? I felt confused and stressed, worried about bills and what I'd tell my family. After college graduation, a breakup, walking away from a friend group, and many more times in my life ... Well, what's next? Whether we're ready for a season to change or not, it isn't fun to have doubts and confusion. However, I am so thankful we serve a God who is the Author of peace and not confusion (1 Corinthians 14:33). "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 and do not be afraid" (John 14:27). Jesus shared these words with His disciples in the upper room right before the chaos of Judas' betrayal and the tragedy of Jesus' death. The disciples didn't know the miracles coming their way, but they did know Jesus told them not to fear. He offered them peace, even when the future was unknown. When we invite Jesus into our hearts, we're given His peace through the Holy Spirit. Friend, what if we put our trust in what we know about God rather than stressing about what we don't know? Whether you're graduating from school, entering a competitive job market, beginning or ending a significant relationship, moving to a new place, or something else, you can experience the peace of His presence. This peace doesn't promise us all the answers, but it reminds us that even when we don't know where we're going, we know who we're following. Through consistently praying and continually inviting Jesus into our future, we experience the peace that comes from knowing that our troubles today can become our testimony tomorrow. Every bad thing can become a good thing if we make it a God thing. You don't have to live anxiously when you don't know what tomorrow will bring. Instead, seek God, who knows your future (Jeremiah 29:11-13). He is making a way for you and me, and His will is greater than our plans. Let's prayerfully ask Him to lead us to His best and trust that He will not withhold a good thing from us (Psalm 84:11). Dear God, chaos and confusion are around me, but You are a God of peace, not disorder. Help me to experience Your peace. I may not know what's next, but I know peace is promised when I'm walking with You. In Jesus' Name, Amen.  OUR FAVORITE THINGS Grace Valentine's devotional book, To the Girl Looking for More, is perfect for you or a young woman in your life - and it makes a great graduation present! Encourage someone you know to walk with Jesus by gifting them this easy-to-follow, 90-day devotional that meets young women right where they're at and points them to Scripture. You can purchase your copy here! What do I do when I feel like I can't turn my brain off? Why do I anxiously obsess over things sometimes? Lysa TerKeurst, Licensed Professional Counselor Jim Cress, and Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, tackle these questions and more in their recent conversation "Can We Control What We Think About?" Watch here! ENGAGE For more encouragement from Grace Valentine, follow her on Instagram @thegracevalentine. Her website is www.gracevalentine.org. FOR DEEPER STUDY 1 Corinthians 14:33, "For God is not a God of disorder but of peace-as in all the congregations of the Lord's people" (NIV). Jeremiah 29:11-13, "‘For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart'" (NIV). Psalm 84:11, "For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless" (NIV). How can you trust that God is a God of peace even when your life is confusing and the future seems unknown? How can you seek His peace daily? Share with us in the comments! © 2024 by Grace Valentine. All rights reserved. Proverbs 31 MinistriesP.O. Box 3189 Matthews, NC 28106 www.Proverbs31.org The post Well, What’s Next? –  Encouragement for Today – May 24, 2024 appeared first on GodUpdates.

1866 - Berkeley, California named (for George Berkeley, Bishop of Cloyne) 1895 - Henry Irving becomes the first actor to receive a knighthood 1909 - Bristol University granted Royal Charter 1918 - British officer General Poole lands at Murmansk, the Russian port on the Barents Sea 1944 - Icelandic voters severe all ties with Denmark 1970 - The drilling of the Kola Superdeep Borehole begins in the Soviet Union 1978 - American management consultant Marilyn Loden first coins the term "glass ceiling" to describe invisible career barriers for women 1986 - Margaret Thatcher becomes 1st British Prime Minister to visit Israel 1997 - Telstar-5 Proton Launch, Successful 2018 - World's largest cat-proof fence (44 km / 27.3 miles) completed at Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary, central Australia to protect endangered species More Historical Events »

Historical Events 1890 - Tivoli Theater of Varieties opens in London 1895 - Henry Irving becomes the first actor to receive a knighthood 1941 - German battleship Bismarck sinks the British battle cruiser HMS Hood; 1,416 die, 3 survive 1980 - "Rock Lobster" by B-52s hits #56 2009 - 62nd Cannes Film Festival: "The White Ribbon" directed by Michael Haneke wins the Palme d'Or 2018 - Record US fentanyl seizure of 120lbs (54kg) confirmed by police in Nebraska in April, enough to kill 26 million people, one of largest drug busts in US history More Historical Events » Famous Birthdays 1816 - Emanuel Leutze, American painter (Washington Crossing the Delaware), born in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Württemberg, German Confederation (d. 1868) 1854 - John Riley Banister, American law officer and cowboy, born in Banister Hollow, Camden County, Missouri (d. 1918) 1899 - Suzanne Lenglen, French tennis player (French C'ships 1925-26, Wimbledon 1919-23, 25), born in Paris, France (d. 1938) 1941 - Konrad Boehmer, German-Dutch composer, born in Berlin, Germany (2014) 1970 - Tommy Page, American pop singer ("I'll Be Your Everything"), born in Glenridge, New Jersey (d. 2017) 1981 - Penny Taylor, Australian basketball forward (World C'ship gold 2006; Olympic silver 2004, 08; WNBA C'ship 2007, 09, 14 Phoenix Mercury; 3 x WNBA All-Star), born in Melbourne, Australia More Famous Birthdays » Famous Deaths 1681 - Nicodemus Tessin the Elder, Swedish architect (Drottningholm Palace), dies at 65 1919 - Amado Nervo [Juan Crisóstomo Ruiz de Nervo], Mexican writer and poet, dies at 48 2004 - Milton Shulman, Canadian author and critic (b. 1913) 2010 - Paul Gray, American heavy metal bassist (Slipknot), dies of a drug overdose at 38 2010 - Tapen Chatterjee, Bengali actor from India (b. 1937) 2021 - Samuel E. Wright, American stage and screen actor and singer (Jesus Christ Superstar; Ball Four; The Little Mermaid; The Lion King), dies of prostate cancer at 74 More Famous Deaths »

I love this passage in the Bible because it sums up the spiritual reality in all difficult circumstances. How many times do we see the enemy and opposing forces against us, just like Elisha’s servant? And that puts us in a panic - yet the angelic armies of the Living God are unseen but present nonetheless, and far greater. We just need to see that substantial truth! 

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