Peace

     There is a certain peacefulness about this time. Quiet streets, extra time, schedules clear, refreshing walks as our daily escape Time for true worship and study. Time to focus and think. Many people don’t like to be alone or in quiet spaces. My husband and I, maybe some of you, too, love solitude and quiet.

     This time may be causing you to be a bit stir crazy, but try to savor the moments. God can bring peace through noise and chaos, through upheaval and turbulence, but in the quiet, we can actually listen. What is His voice saying to you? Jesus brings calm in the storm.

He got up, rebuked the wind, and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. Mark 4:19

     I realize this time is far more challenging for those of you who gain energy being around people and places and keeping busy. The quiet can be unnerving for many of us. I pray God brings peace to your hearts and peace to your souls and peace to your minds as we navigate through to the other side of this crisis. You are loved.

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in You. Isaiah 26”3

Lord,

Give us Your peace that is not of this world. Only You can give us the deep peace that transcends understanding. (Philippians 4) You tell us not to worry. Take away our anxiety. We need Your peace.

Amen