I have a strange question that has been kinda eating at me … how long does it take to get the peace, I can read in many of your statements, into your life? I seem to struggle with so many demons like anger, worry, selfishness. When does the peace come in? Where or what am I missing?
Still a babe in Christ,
Greg
Everyone struggles, even believers, but no one is exempt. Life is hard for all.
But since you center on your struggle with:
"demons like anger, worry, selfishness"......
There are two kinds of peace that I can see, for now. Probably more, but I'll pick on two.
One kind of peace.
Hebrews 4
New International Version (NIV)
12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
That addresses both the believer and the non-believer.
Doesn't sound very peaceful, does it? But there is peace there.
For the believer the word of God is, apparently, actively judging your thoughts and attitudes of the heart. That's good. Hard struggle, but good. Hope.
But nothing is hidden, believer or non-believer. Everyone will give account.
Another kind of peace.
14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven,[f] Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are —yet he did not sin.
Just what it says. He understands our weaknesses because he has been tempted as we are. Empathy. A good thing from the highest. What else could possible be better?
If Hebrews 4:12 wasn't in operation in your life..........you wouldn't have cared to even ask.
There's a certain amount of 'peace' in both. Not easy, but achieving 'peace' never is.
For what it's worth.