In all transparency I am writing about something that I have been in a struggle to rest in these days. It feels like each time that I grab for it that it slips right through my fingers. I am not in turmoil but I don’t feel like I am resting in the peace that Christ offers to me. The world’s peace comes and goes based upon the moment that we are in but the peace of God remains in all circumstances. I know that Gods peace is not circumstantial but lately it has felt that way. To be completely honest I have felt like the peace of God has faded into a distant memory rather than a present posture for my mind to rest. I have felt like my mind, emotions and heart have been in a war fighting for peace. Last night I began to study about peace. The one thing about God in my life is that oftentimes the thing I am struggling with is the thing he will have me studying. The first thing I did was looked at different meanings for the word peace. One of the meanings I found was that ,”Peace is a state or period in which there is no war or a war has ended”. Peace also can be used as an order to remain silent.  Peace is also a state of harmony in the absence of  hostility and violence. As I continue to study on peace these are the definitions that stood out to me because it made me think about the mental war I have been fighting and how peace brings a end to that fight. I also looked at it from another point of being in the fight but having peace knowing that God is with me and he will not allow me to go under.

     I have to share this with all of you. So, I typically write a post over several days, writing a little bit at a time. I am so glad I do that especially with this particular blog. I got instructions from the Lord to study on peace, well I began to study earnestly on what peace truly meant. I studied from a Friday to a Saturday evening, looking up everything I could about peace. On that Sunday I struggled but I fought through it and went to church anyway. I prayed in the car on the way asking the Lord to speak to me in the service. Well, God heard me loud and clear. I hope you still believe that God still answers prayers. The worship was so amazing but when my Pastor got up to preach, guess what he preached on? My pastor got up and preached on ,”PEACE”. When I tell you that was such a God wink. I felt like God heard me and he answered. I knew in that moment that God was reassuring my restless heart that it is in him that I find peace that sustains me through it all. So, let’s take a moment and look at a few scriptures on peace that hopefully will encourage you.

      Let’s look at this beautiful scripture on peace, II Thessalonians 3:16, “May the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you”. This scripture comforts my worries of the uncertainties of my future knowing that the Lord of peace himself not only gives me peace but lives inside my heart and he is peace. Not only is he peace, but he will give you peace at all times and in every way.  God is always with you, and he is right there waiting to wrap his peace all around you. My friend, there is never a moment where peace is not an option when God is involved.  Let’s take a look at another passage of scripture, Isaiah 26:3, that reads, “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” For context, the word steadfast means firm and unwavering. So, this scripture is so good because it is letting us know that if we keep our minds firm and unwavering on Jesus, he then will give us peace because he knows that we trust in him. It’s difficult to think about the one who is peaceful and not be at peace. Please don’t let worry take up real estate in your mind. Let the peace of God rule in your mind.

      Honestly although worry to me is our human nature when things are happening in our lives beyond our control. The peace of God is our spiritual nature when things are beyond our control. Our human nature if allowed will rob us of the gift of peace that God has given to us. Peace in the storms of life doesn’t take away the storm but it helps us get through the storm. A good example of this is an umbrella does not stop the rain but it certainly will keep us from getting soaking wet in the rain. Peace will walk with you through the darkest valley and peace will stand with you in the hardest season. Peace will cover your mind and hold it safe in the attacks of the enemy. The Lord will give us peace that passes all of our understanding. You will be at peace even when you should be in complete turmoil. Everything can be falling apart but you and Jesus will stand in the midst of it in peace. You will look around you and not even understand how but you will be at peace. This is the peace God gives. You don’t have to beg for it, it belongs to you. My sweet friends be at peace, walk in peace, let the peace of God fill you in this moment. I’m so grateful that you are here. I’m praying for you. It is such an honor to come alongside you as we continue to walk in the light.