To all,
I guess I needed confirmation that it was from God...I still can't believe it's happening to me. Why me and not others?
However, someone sent me some insight in yesterday's mail. I did not know this person, and they do not know I am asking these questions on this forum. And they gave me all the answers I was looking for...in the Bible.
I hope that what I write here will help just one person than all my time and effort will be well worth it. I had to look up all of these verses. And in short this is what I received:
Jesus is the "Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6). You can end your own separation from God by yielding your life to the Prince of Peace. Only then can you have perfect contentment in the midst of a crisis in this world (John 14:27)
Philippians 4:6-13 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. And this peace will control the way you think, act and feel.
Isaiah 32:17 The fruit of righteousness will be peace, quietness and confidence forever. Discovering His peace...the Bible instructs us to fix "our eyes on Jesus, who leads us and makes our faith complete" (Heb. 12:2). As we change our focus -- off of our problems and onto the Lord -- His peace will fill our lives. The peace of God does not come from our circumstances, but from drawing close to Him.
Jesus promised, Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted (Matthew 5:4). God beckons us into His loving arms so He can heal our wounded hearts.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. God's Word on Peace..."Don't worry about anything, but pray about everything. God will bless you with peace that no one can completely understand. (Phil. 4:6,7). The Bible states, "Whatever happens, keep thanking God because of Jesus Christ. This is what God wants you to do" (1 Thes. 5:18). Begin to thank God right now and soon you will experience His peace in the midst of the storm.
No matter how deep your pain, God can help you find comfort and hope. As our Good Shepherd, He leads us safely through the valley of the shadow of death (Psalm 23:4b). Remember, a shadow indicates that there is a light on the other side!
Psalm 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: For thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. The Holy Spirit also called the Comforter (John 14:26) can give us Gods peace, even in the midst of suffering. Some Psalms that can bring hope, strength and peace: Psalms 16, 23, 34, 91 The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Those Who Died in Christ...But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve as do the rest who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus. For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord.
Therefore comfort one another with these words.
Shalom