How do you get to a place of serenity (peace)?

Question

I am very blessed I truly am, but I get upset when I am inconvienced and when things dont go right. I am a planner and
I like to be in control but in reality the Lord is in control.

What are ways to godly acceptance and godly surrender. I do have a problem with cursing and I am under loads of stress, and yes I am not the only one.

Some people like me tend to get easily overwhelemd and frustrated others like my husband take things in stride and enjoy life a lot more, he is relaxed and calm.

I am not asking for a miracle answer or for any you you all to solve my problem, I am just asking to for suggestions of how to be more serene and peaceful and safe and secure in God>

Thank you in advance for posting Have a great evening.

Answer 1

I understand because like you-- I am struggling with frustrations. My husband is a very religious man and very calm. He constantly tells me that everything that happens is God's will- even bad things. He encourages peace and a mind which is not blemished with anger or annoyance. I have gotten much better with this mentality. When I begin to feel frustrated I just take a deep breath and remind myself that I am human and that I have the ability to control my emotions. There is really no reason to be stressed out. We can control ourselves in the end! Good luck!

Answer 2

Hmm... you're frustrated because things aren't going according your your plan. I can see how that would be a problem.

Don't plan so much. Take each day one step at a time. Instead of planning out a whole week, just react to you immediate environment. Have faith the the God will make the right option available for you.

Answer 3

There are 2 ways to live. I f you are sure that you are going the right way then listen to the sermons at CBC where they start at the bottom on January 1, 2006. Especially see "Sanctified by the Flesh or From It."

Answer 4

"For the Kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and PEACE and Joy in the Holy Spirit".(Romans 14:17) "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy PEACE..." (Galatians 5:22)
True, deep abiding inner peace comes when you are reconciled to God. Man is alienated from the life of God because he is by nature a rebel, and when this nature is indulged it results in acts that are displeasing and a disposition that is hostile to God. The only solution is we have to acknowledge our condition before God and accept His remedy.
Much as people hate to hear it, we must confess our sin, repent (change our attitude and actions), and believe the Gospel - that God so valued your soul that He willingly became a member of the human race and bore the wrath of God against all sin and evil-doing in Himself, so every person could receive forgiveness and by faith receive a new nature that delights to do the will of God. This is what Jesus referred to as being born again. He said "You MUST be born again" (John 3:7)
This is where peace BEGINS. It progresses and develops after being born again by learning to distinguish between two inner natures - the spirit and the flesh, and yielding to and cultivating the spirit - which is the same nature that dwelt (and dwells)in Jesus Christ. THis is effected through knowledge of and obedience to the Word of God and prayer. Scripture speaks of GREAT peace, PERFECT peace, and the peace of God which surpasses all comprehension. But all PEACE begins with righteousness - right standing with God; and righteousness comes ONLY through faith in the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. I know - I HAVE THIS PEACE !

Answer 5

Well it seems to me youre putting too much a burden on yourself somehow. Why get stressed? Why go nuts? My wife goes nuts too and it drives me nuts!

Examine your role more closely what it means to be a good Godly wife. Read through the Scriptures of the character of a good Godly woman. Typically it doesnt say "they should be a strong man-like titan with nerves of steal and the ability to control anything in my life and can do the work of 100 men putting the family on her shoulders bursting with flagerant sexuality." That perception is more of what a worldy woman needs to be.

No, women are simply called to be submissive to the husband, modest, educating, working hard for the family, respecting your husband, loving your kids, and teaching them about God! I think if you let go more and let your husband do more of the worrying and controlling the family you will be much happier. @ the end of the day for men, we are accountable for how we took care of the family and loved our wives! @ the end of the day, women are accountable for how they respected their husbands and did their part for the family.

Answer 6

Before you're ready for a meltdown, ask the Lord for peace. Just spend a few minutes talking to Him. Maybe He'll surprise you by solving your problem in a way you didn't expect.

Answer 7

A sense of perspective is a wonderful thing in letting things be as they are.

In the course of 20 or 30 years, how important will these things that currently bother you appear?

As for me, I go out into nature. I stay out in nature until I can just look, just appreciate, just notice.

I don't know if you'd consider that "godly acceptance", but it works for me. It restores my sense of perspective.

Answer 8

Firstly god helps those who help themselves. I don't think you can be a planner if you blame some outside agency (particularly an invisible one) for your problems.
5 Ps
Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance
or 3 Ps
Prioritise, Plan, Perform

Answer 9

dont ever look for any state other than the one you are in now

if you always accept how you are now
you are at peace already

if you judge how you are now, what you experience now, how can you be at peace with gods plan in your life?
be present to the present moment

if you want peace, dont look for any other state than the one you are in now

Answer 10

A friend of mine tipped me into "The Secret" at www.whatisthesecret.tv

I was skeptical at first but after watching it, it makes so much sense. Its refreshing. Hope this works.