This idea was once expressed better by a simple-hearted man who was asked how he managed to live in such a state of constant tranquility even though surrounded by circumstances anything but pleasant. His answer was as profound as it was simple: \u201cI have learned,\u201d he said, \u201cto cooperate with the inevitable.\u201d\u2026<\/p>\n
Though we cannot control the universe, we can determine our attitude toward it. We can accept God\u2019s will wherever it is expressed and take toward it an attitude of worshipful resignation. If my will is to do God\u2019s will, then there will be no controversy with anything that comes in the course of my daily walk. Inclement weather, unpleasant neighbors, physical handicaps, adverse political conditions\u2014all these will be accepted as God\u2019s will for the time and surrendered to provisionally, subject to such alterations as God may see fit to make, either by His own sovereign providence or in answer to believing prayer.<\/p>\n
Psalm 143:10; Proverbs 3:1\u20132, 5\u20136; Philippians 4:11\u201312<\/p>\n
Born After Midnight,<\/i> 64, 65.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
This idea was once expressed better by a simple-hearted man who was asked how he managed to live in such a state of constant tranquility even though surrounded by circumstances anything but pleasant. His answer was as profound as it was simple: \u201cI have learned,\u201d he said, \u201cto cooperate with the inevitable.\u201d\u2026 Though we cannot … Continue reading “PEACE:
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