Supporters’ Extra: Unperturbed and Never Desperate
Thank you for your ongoing support of this work, dear friends. I pray that Mrs Oswald Chambers inspired you, and again I say go and get the book! It was so worth the read.
One more thought from it, for you my supporters, and it comes from page 208. Oswald and Biddy's daughter Kathleen says the following about her mother: "All my life my mother... never for half a second questioned what God allowed to happen, ever. She might have been puzzled, but was unperturbed and never desperate." Michelle Ule then adds, "She believed God would be there… read or listen to this full devotion on my Patreon page here – for a monthly amount of your choice.
Biddy Chamber’ prayer time kept her calm and unflustered through life’s challenges.
I'm excited to have finally released my Songs From a Hospital Bed album yesterday, and I want to use the songs on our devotions this week. Begin by reflecting today on whether you truly have peace about what awaits you beyond death.
Kim Phuc's powerful testimony reveals how lasting peace can only be found through a deep, surrendered relationship with Jesus Christ. Consider today whether you are experiencing the kind of peace that transcends your circumstances.
The four gifts of Advent - joy, peace, hope, and love - flow from Jesus alone as the true reason for Christmas. Whether life feels festive or difficult, find your reason to celebrate in Him.
Meet Jesus as the Prince of Peace who offers true tranquility to those who place their faith in Him. This Christmas, experience genuine peace by keeping your mind steadfastly fixed on Christ.
Fr. Trevor Huddleston’s famous “Prayer for Africa” closes our week. Perhaps you will make it a daily prayer of your own?
Jesus’ startling presence turned the disciples from panicked to peaceful. He can do the same for you and I today.
What’s the good news of the gospel? That through Jesus, we can find peace with God and with others.
Twice in his encounter with the disciples in the Upper Room, 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞. And even though their lives were not trouble-free after that, they were filled with peace knowing that 𝐽𝑒𝑠𝑢𝑠 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑚. How about you?
Jonathan Edwards’ call to forgiveness reminds us to reject revenge, speak kindly, and pursue peace. Like Jesus, let’s live with love, grace, and reconciliation, reflecting God’s heart in every relationship.
Forgiveness frees the heart from bitterness; choosing to say “I forgive you” breaks the cycle and slowly quiets the inner bell of pain.
A call to restore peace by humbling ourselves, making amends, and using the simple but powerful phrase: “Please forgive me.”
A reminder that David’s repentance shows us the path to peace: confessing honestly, asking God for forgiveness, and receiving His freeing mercy.
A reminder that true peace comes from living as forgiven people who freely forgive others, forming a transforming “union of two forgivers” with God.
Biddy Chambers’ great faith enables her to never question of get upset at what God was doing. What an example for us.