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A state of Peace

There is something so beautiful about being at peace. Knowing that life will throw many distractions, obstacles, and challenges your way, but that you are at rest. Knowing that whatever the outcome, it is working out in your favor and that God is in control. 

Whether it be health, relational, financial or spiritual, life has a way of testing our ability to believe that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Our finite minds can only see the outcome based on the challenge in front of us. It cannot see what is awaiting us at the end. It cannot comprehend that something good can be produced from something seemingly bad.

Let's not get it twisted, being at peace does not eliminate the problem, but rather, it protects us from being overcome by it. One can only think about the COVID-19 pandemic that we are currently facing and become overwhelmed. We are fighting an enemy we cannot see and are left at the mercy of those who choose not to obey the protocols. We can do all we can and still be vulnerable to the virus. 

Yes life is not fair and we often face situations that are not directly linked to our own actions. The natural response is to be upset, angry and question the fairness of life. There is however a level of peace that comes with maturity, not just of age but thinking. An experiential peace that brings one to the realization that worry does not change the outcome of the situation. There is however someone who has the power to change it and knows the how, why and what the result will be. Jeremiah 29:11 says, 'For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'

Being at peace is a daily walk. Real, lasting peace can only be found through a relationship with Jesus. We will experience peace when we find Him who is peace. Anything else is fleeting and conditional. By no means will I say that I am always in this peaceful state. I will say however that this is my goal, not just for today, but in perpetuity. Will you join me in living a life not bound by worry and stress, but at rest in spite of the chaos? Is it possible? With God all things are possible!

'.. God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change; 
courage to change the things I can; 
and wisdom to know the difference ..'
Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971)

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  1. Unknown1 September 2020 at 19:43

    Very Motivating ! God bless you!

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    1. Dahlia_Writes1 September 2020 at 19:47

      So happy you were blessed. Thank you so much for the reply!

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