Maybe your life is different than mine.
For some reason, things go as they should and everything just seems to fall into place.
But that’s not been my personal experience.
It’s not that I don’t try either. I try – try real hard – to solve problems, establish order, and generally keep up on stuff.
Yet I often have the sense that I’m in a little over my head. Sometimes even way over my head. And I simply can’t keep up with it all. Responsibilities, relationships, and hardships.
Then my heart starts doing funny things. It gets all twisty turvy. Upside down and slightly nauseous.
Fluttery and distressed.
But I’m telling you, I do not want to live that way.
And I’m almost certain that you don’t either.
Who wants to go through life always feeling a bit off-kilter?
Not me. Not you.
But did you know that God doesn’t want you to feel that way either? That His intention is for you to walk through life enjoying the kind of peace that doesn’t make any sense – given the circumstances.
But there it is somehow.
And nothing – and no one – can shake it.
I call it crazy peace and here’s how you can enjoy it too…..
Enjoying Perfect Peace Printable
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God bless and peace to you!
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In His Grace,
Lisa
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Thank you so much for sharing. After a long day with two overwhelmingly energetic kiddos this was what I needed to hear. All day I knew that the lack of peace in my mind and heart was from dwelling on some of our current struggles but i wasn’t sure how to move past it. I love the part about remembering how the story ends. He’s got this, even if it doesn’t feel like in the moment. I’ve followed Club31 women for awhile now and I absolutely love the blogs. I’m a blogger as well, so I love the blogging world where people can freely share their hearts. 🙂
I”m so glad you were encouraged! Blessings on you and your writing ministry as well!
I’m another who sometimes reads the back of the book to find out what happens.
I have something going on that I’ve been praying for everyday for the past two months plus. If you would pray for it, that would be awesome. It’s an unspoken, and I have the “crazy peace” you talk about concerning this situation.
Praying alongside you for that “crazy peace.” Keep trusting and asking, my friend.
Thank you for your message of Peace! It is what I share and wish for all my friends and family in all circumstances. This puts words to my thoughts and hopes and makes it easy to share and encourage! God bless you and your message.
I’m a mom of 4 beautiful kiddos and we also homeschool. I have been down with medical issues for 9 months. It has put extra weight on our home life, our marriage and my heart but I trust the Lord to work this all for His good. Still, it isn’t easy and this message was just what my heart needed today. Thank you.
That’s a lot on your plate! I’m so glad you were encouraged here and stopping to say a pray for you right now. Blessings, Lisa
Thank you for sharing this message, Lisa! I really needed to hear it. I have struggled with nervousness for a while (it runs in my family), but it has gotten worse since my father passed away unexpectedly a couple of weeks ago. Your message was such a comfort to me today!
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss, Jodie. I’m glad to know that you’ve found some comfort and pray that God continues to comfort and strengthen you in Him.
Thank you for being real with us and sharing your heart! I also have 8 kids and am a pastor’s wife in McMinnville. God bless your ministry! I can use prayer as one of my sons is about to be married, and 2 of my daughters are needing to memorize a lot of Scripture right now for the Bible Bee program. Thank you!
No way! That’s fun – and not too far away from where we live in Central Oregon. Sounds like you have A LOT on your plate right now! I’m stopping to pray for you – and your family – as you go through this busy season!
Thank you for your message Lisa, I am a mother of two beautiful little girls and a third baby on the way, but I desperately struggle with enjoying my girls and motherhood…being a wife and mother was all I ever wanted growing up but I guess I must have thought it would not change my life😬. So anyways everyday for me is just trying to make it through and it’s a very hard place to be in…I believe in Gods plan for a mother…but I just don’t “love” being a mother, not like my husband “loves” what he does. Anyways it was good to have the reminder that God can and I believe will change my heart, He can give me the peace in knowing that He is working and He is in control and That I can just give it to Him and trust that he won’t leave me in this state of despair and depression. But in the mean time I would love payer about this from whoever is willing to pray for me☺️ Thank you and may God bless you even more as He so clearly already has done.❤️
This might surprise you, Miki, but I struggled with much the same thing when I was a young mom with two young children. Then that third one was somehow a turning point for me – not easy, but really good – and I grew to love more and more my role as their mom. In fact, I never dreamed that I’d be so crazy about being a mom! So I hope that encourages you? And, yes, I would be glad to pray for you!!
I so needed this today! I have four kidlets, and my marriage is very broken. Peace has been my plea for weeks now, such an answer to prayer!
My heart goes out to you and your situation. Praying for peace and healing for all of you!
My little boy of 5 yrs just walked past while I watched you and said “She is beautiful” and you are! Thank you so much you do have a peaceful beautiful way, which I can see when I watch your videos and hear your voice.
Now how sweet is that?? Give that boy a hug from me, will you? And thank you for such kind words from you both!
I’m loving the new video series. It is always fun to get to know the person behind the blog better and watching on video, periscope, Facebook live really let’s that happen. So glad you’re doing it.
Talking about a peaceful home is perfect timing because it’s been on my mind this last week as we’ve had a chaotic schedule and crazy boys who need to get their energy OUT! I needed the reminder that it starts in our own hearts.
Thank you for your encouragement! Just the “boost” I needed to hear!
And as for those crazy boys….we’ve got rollerblades, if you want them? *wink
This video really touch my heart. I want to badly to feel peace in the midst of the messes that are going on in my family. I know God has a plan and I need to let it go and he will deal with things. Thanks for this uplifting encouragement.
I’m so sorry you’re going through such a tough time, Kathy. Thankfully, our God is a Redeemer and whatever is going on in your family, He is able – more than able. Stopping to pray for you and your family right now. ~ Lisa
Thanks for posting this video! I have really been struggling with fatigue and energy issues lately, and it’s made it really difficult to keep up with housework and even the basic tasks. I’ve been so focused on all the physical things that I haven’t achieved, and worrying in case I don’t ever feel better, that I’ve definitely chased peace away with my attitude! We have a big weekend coming up with visitors and hospitality and our little one’s first birthday, and I’ve been feeling weighed down and wondering how I will get everything done. Your reminders and encouragements about peace are so timely, and very much appreciated! Thank you! 🙂
I’ve been reading here for a few years now, and have learned and grown so much as a result of the articles and encouragement. I’ve always meant to comment, but signing up for a Disqus account was too much effort (yep, fatigue and laziness!) so I’ve finally made the jump.Thanks again!
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment here! (I know it’s a bit of a hassle – especially at first). I am going to pray that you have a wonderful weekend with your visitors and the birthday and all. And that you have that “crazy sense of peace” through it all. Blessings! ~ Lisa
I know exactly how you feel! I am learning how to give myself grace and ‘let it go’ (can’t really say/write that without singing it!). Not saying ‘yes’ to EVERYTHING is so hard for a people pleaser like me, but I am becoming more disciplined in this area. I find I have to keep telling myself that I am loved by God no matter what, my worth is not based on all the things I do. I’m praying for you that you feel able to take the time to enjoy your little ones first birthday – make some memories and don’t sweat the small stuff!
Thank you, Lisa-
After a very trying 8 months of struggle, our Father has recently answered my prayers and poured peace over my worried heart. Hearing your message today reminded me of just how grateful I am for ths peace after all those months of horrendous pain as I learned to release my grip on my circumstances and lay my dirty socks at the foot of the cross. Hearing you say we already know how the story ends…made me cry tears of joy in the reminding that our God is so faithful to carry us all the way through this journey to the promise! Thank you so much for sharing these scripture verses and your wisdom!
Oh, I’m so glad to hear this! And so happy to hear about His peace pouring over your worried heart. Yes, He is faithful. Always.
I can so relate to this! We rarely have people over because we have a small home and with 4 kiddos there are always toys, etc., out. As Believers, we are to be hospitable…and I’m not very good at that. I need to work on letting go of those things and taking pride in what the Lord has so graciously provided for us! We are so richly blessed~I shouldn’t let the world’s views cloud my perspective!
I hear you, friend! And the funny thing (as my story proves) that people tend to notice “happy” and “love” far more than toys and mess. So shine on! 🙂
Thanks so much for this video Lisa, it’s just what I needed. Right now we are going through a trial with my 13-year-old son. He announced two days ago that he is no longer a Christian, he’s an agnostic. I have prayed and prayed, but the peace just hasn’t come. Then I see the title of your blog, and I was thanking God. Your video was exactly what I needed to hear. I prayed the verses you provided, and I was instantly flooded with a sense of peace. God is so good!! Thank you Lisa, you are such a great blessing to me and everyone else. God bless!
I can only imagine the turmoil that must cause in your mother’s heart.. Sometimes our kids walk through times and trials that we had hoped would never come, but it’s not over. I can’t emphasize enough the power of wrestling in prayer for your kids. I know because I’ve done it. More than once. Praying for God’s peace to settle over you – and praying for your son too as he has his own wrestling to do. Take heart, my Sister! ~ Lisa
Lisa, what perfect timing you have (well, God’s timing, too, I guess)! How much I needed to hear this at just this moment… Thank. You. So. Much. for sharing. This is by far my very favorite place to come and find pearls of wisdom as a wife and a mother. God bless and Happy Wednesday!
I never stop being surprised at how God works – His timing and leading. So very glad to hear it!!
Another awesome video, Lisa! ! His peace can carry through things, humanly speaking, that seem impossible. I’ve experienced that and can’t explain it, but it’s amazing. Thank you for taking time to share with us.
Me, too Heather! So glad to be walking together.