Some proclaim that once a person is born-again into the family of God that life will be nothing but joy and peace. I disagree, and I wish it were so, but it just isn’t true. Life here on planet Earth, even for born-again-believers, is filled with trials, tribulations and regrets. Sometimes fear and depression, if allowed, will creep into our thoughts. However, there is no such euphoria as the time when a person realizes that the Almighty God of the Universe loves them enough that he allowed his only Son to pay your way into everlasting life with Him. We should remember everyday of out lives that Jesus Christ shed all of His Blood for you and for me. Even after being born-again, on occasion life may not be so pleasant and not so euphoric. Doubt often arrives and if allowed fear can take over and led us in many wrong directions. Our only option is to trust Him, trust His word and obey Him the very best that we can, leaving all the consequences to Him. If you are like me and struggle with every little act of obedience, and then, for what ever reason you place all of your trust in Him and obey Him it the tiniest little thing. Then you force yourself to wait on Him and His consequences for you, you may suddenly receive this euphoric high that only He can give you. Feelings of His Grace and His Love are enough, because they are worth more than anything that you can park in your garage, or place in your safe, or in your wardrobe. The peace of mind that surpasses all understanding is more valuable that owning the world. Like the apostle Paul you will have all you desire whether you own much material or whether you have nothing. Just a thought. And, I’d like to pass it along because I’ve found it to be so very true in my life. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ~Philippians 4:7