Peace, Peace, But There Is No Peace?

I am so glad that God is not surprised by anything that happens. That would include all the heartbreak and chaos within our families, communities, and definitely our world.

After praying through my prayer file this morning (I generally need written reminders re: prayer requests because I’m old and forgetfulJ, I felt drained. There are so many hungry, hurting people on our planet—thinking of Syria and the surrounding area—but not just limited to the Middle East. If I gave every penny I had, it wouldn’t even be a “drop in the bucket” to cover the need. But I was looking at my meager assets and abilities and forgetting God’s awesome resources.

Hoping to gain some serenity for my soul, I opened Sarah Young’s book Jesus Calling to todays’ date and here is what I read:

“Learn to live from your true Center in Me. I reside in the deepest depths of your being, in eternal union with your spirit. It is at this deep level that My Peace reigns continually. You will not find lasting peace in the world around you, in circumstances, or in human relationships. The external world is always in flux—under the curse of death and decay. But there is a gold mine of Peace deep within you, waiting to be tapped. Take time to delve into the riches of My residing Presence. I want you to live increasingly from your real Center, where My Love has an eternal grip on you.”

Then she refers to Colossians 1:27 and 3:15 both of which are worth looking up.

The sentence referring to the “gold mine” struck a chord with this Nevadan as gold mines are the basis of our economy here. BUT Ms. Young also reminds us that our “external world is always in flux”—a good reason not to base your life’s foundation on a Nevada gold mine or anything similar.

He (Jesus) is our peace. How I thank Him for that peace. And it is available to anyone who asks Him for it. You can’t beat that kind of mother lode.