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How to Slow Down and Cultivate a Restful Heart
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![Jesus told Peter that Satan desired to sift him like wheat. Simply put, Satan wanted to test Peter's faith, hoping that he would fail.
While Jesus brought painful news, he also gave him hope that after being tested, he would not only return but he would also strengthen his brothers.
This wasn't because of Peter's own doing. If it were up to Peter, he would fail. But Jesus prayed for him in advance, knowing the trials that he would face. It was Jesus' intercession that gave Peter the strength to get up and return.
Interestingly enough, Satan was actually doing God's work by "sifting" Peter. It kind of reminds me of the story of Joseph. Joseph went from being sold into slavery by his own brothers to becoming a governor in Egypt, saving the lives of many from a horrible famine. God allowed what was meant for evil to be used for good.
Here's why I say that Satan was doing God's work. We all need to be "sifted." The process of sifting simply separates the chaff [the bad stuff] from the wheat. If we're honest, we know that we have a lot of chaff on the inside of us. While sifting is painful and uncomfortable, it leads us into righteousness.
I want to go back to this point: Jesus prayed for Peter. He's also praying for you. He loves you and he's compassionate towards you. He sees that what you are going through is difficult. His prayers ensure that you will make it out strong on the other side.
So keep going and do not give up. Yes, you will walk through trials but Jesus is with you and when you walk out on the other side, you will have become better because of it. .
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