Week 3 | Peace of Mind | Matt Robinson

Topic: VIDEO MESSAGE "Tree Planted by the Waters"

Scriptures: Jeremiah 17:5-9

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Peace of Mind sounds incredible. The tranquility of a quiet stream on loop in your brain. That peace feels like the golden ring on life’s carousel; always just out of reach. There is the average day to day struggles of life, but so many of us also combat mental illness in our lives, and the lives of those we care about. It leaves us feeling isolated, inadequate, and broken. Life doesn’t feel like a peaceful river; it feels like we are drowning in a flood.  

Jesus calls all who are weary to follow him. He promises us rest. He doesn’t tell us to pray harder to find mental peace or health, just like he doesn’t tell us to pray harder that our broken arm would heal itself. When Jesus rescued us, he placed us in a spiritual family. All of us are going to experience sickness both physically and mentally. God promises he is with us in those struggles, and he has also blessed us with our faith community, and professional resources to navigate those challenges. Don’t struggle alone, and don’t believe the lie, that if you only tried harder or had more faith, then you’d find peace of mind.

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