Colossians 3:15Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
I took some of our grandchildren to the swimming
pool as a last hoorah of summer, before they head back to school. We loaded our
foam noodles, Zeke's paddle board, and a few other fun things in the Jeep and
drove up to the pool. We had a wonderful surprise when we arrived—we we're the
only ones there. As I sank into the clear water and felt the heat of the day
melt away a peace came over me. The stress of the week disappeared and a few
hours playing with my grands filled me joy.
The peace I felt in the pool was wonderful and
relaxing, but it pales in comparison to the peace Jesus pours into my heart. I
often call on Christ's peace when I am stressed or upset. I seek his peace in
sadness and grief. When the world screams chaos and conflict, I rely on Jesus'
peace to calm me and carry me. Social media, the nightly news, and newspapers
are filled with discord and contradiction. Jesus offers a peace that passes
understanding; peace that fills the heart and calms the soul. I'm thankful for
any moment of serenity and calm that loving Jesus brings.
Praise God for peace in the midst of chaos.
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