One workday I woke up to a racing mind reminding me of all of the impending deadlines and tasks that overwhelmed my mind the day before – finish drafting this process document, prepare a stance and talking points for that meeting, compile those information and statistics-heavy reports, etc. I felt as though I had not slept at all and I could already tell that my outlook for the day was not good. I did not feel like getting up and going to work, neither did I want to get up and do anything. Curling back up in my bed, head to pillow, sheets and comforter pulled up over my head seemed the more desired option. But up I had to go and at work I needed to be.

As I sat up in bed my head immediately began to throb and pound and I wondered to myself how I was going to make it through the day if I already felt like that. I had my quiet time with God, read through my morning devotionals, and gave myself pep talk after pep talk. But I still did not notice any change, nothing seemed to click. And then I asked the Holy Spirit to help me because I could not do it without Him. And I left it at that.

As the day progressed I began to think less and less about the splitting headache that I had and the restlessness and anxiety that had been courting me for hours. Instead, I began to notice an unexpected calmness that had eased into my body, mind, and spirit without me even realizing it. Then it dawned on me, This is it…God’s peace, the one that surpasses all understanding, the peace that He said that He gives to all believers. This. Is. It. Without me being aware, The Holy Spirit was at work in me, chipping away at this and that, making me more like Jesus – a process called sanctification – and the evidence of His work, God’s perfect peace, was bubbling to the surface in me, calming and steadying me, just when I needed it most.

And just as the Holy Spirit has been at work in me producing peace and the other fruit of the Spirit, which is “love, joy, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control,” Galatians 5:22-23 NIV, He is doing the same for you. And as we allow Him to have His way peace and the other fruit of the Spirit will reign supreme. Be blessed. #sanguinemango

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Published by Tania Cruz

Tania Cruz is a law school graduate, writer, editor, proofreader, consultant, speaker, blogger, researcher, pistachio-lover, and a biblical theology aficionado who makes her home in the Sunshine State. As a part of her local Bible Study Fellowship International (BSF)®️ leadership team, she has the privilege of helping women and children develop a greater love and understanding of God through in-depth study of His word and a profound sense of community through intentional fellowship with other followers of Christ. And as a member of the Elevation Church®️ Prayer Team, she serves the Body of Christ through faithful intercession. Quality time spent with her loved ones and adventurous road trips are among her greatest passions. And she is ever-amazed that God allows her to be on His radar, trusting her to serve those He loves so dearly. She is determined to enjoy life to the fullest, and faith and positivity are her focus. Join her in this adventure that we call life. Remember, it's not only the destination that matters, but the journey that takes you there.

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