Peace

John 14:27 NIV

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

When researching the term peace, I came across these words: completeness, soundness and well-being.  Being in right standing with God.  Being in right relationship.  It is the absence of harm.  This type of peace the world cannot give.  It only comes from God. 

His peace surpasses all understanding for when all around you seems to be misaligned your alignment with God allows you to breathe.  You hear His voice telling you that everything is going to be okay.  His peace is the hope that you will rise above your circumstance as you keep your eyes on the One who is in control.

His peace will allow you to smile even when there is great suffering and stress.  For you usher in His peace as you lay your burdens down at His feet. The Lord tells us not to let our hearts  be troubled nor are we to be afraid.  Why?  Because He is with us and He is our peace.  He is our covering. So let us place our eyes on Jesus and breathe in the rhythm of His heartbeat.  Let us rest in Him.

Lord, thank You for the promise of Your peace.  Thank You for You.  Help us to breathe in Your Spirit when troubles swirl around us and remember that You are Sovereign.  Grant us hope.  Let us not look to the temporary solutions that this world offers for it only offers an illusion of peace.  Let us trust and believe in You.  In Jesus name. Amen