I know that true peace from the true peace that was modeled for me by my “peace-filled” mom. Tough times didn\u2019t overtake her peace. It almost seemed she was in a bubble of peace that no-one or no-thing could pop that bubble. I\u2019m so grateful she modeled that peace for me, because that\u2019s the peace I abide in, cultivate daily, and am adamant about living in that peace. I am so passionate about living in that peace that I titled my daily blog: MyPeaceZone.com <\/p>\n\n\n\n
My children and grandchildren are aware of my absolute insistence on that peace. They\u2019ll see me remove myself from atmospheres not conducive to peace. Sounds a little over-the-top, doesn\u2019t it? Especially when we\u2019re supposed to be peacemakers in controversy or disagreements. I\u2019ve come to realize that often being a \u201cpeacemaker\u201d is more about silence than speaking. Jesus set a good example of that \u201cwalk-away\u201d when He was persecuted, spoken negatively about, or when others were antagonizing Him.
Life was hard for my mom as our only breadwinner, caring for my very sick daddy and me. She lived in those times and so did I, as a child, and later in dealing with and overcoming life struggles and caring for my very sick husband. Life can be really hard for all of us. Sometimes it\u2019s easy to despair over finding peace when trouble seems to lurk around every corner. When hard times come, the easiest thing to do is allow our many emotions to rule our hearts and mind. Peace seems to be the emotion we sense the least when life turns topsy-turvy. But that sure isn\u2019t God\u2019s plan. He gave us the answer to those emotional highs and lows and days that are anything but peaceful. He gave us the rock-solid PEACE possibility right in the midst of the most tumultuous storms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Peace is His perfect will for us. That peace is a state of quiet or tranquility in the middle of anxious thoughts, emotions and trials. This kind of peace that God gives\u2026.remains. It\u2019s not something that comes and goes depending on our circumstances. Since God gives it, that divine peace should be governing our lives in all things at all times. When the things of life start to throw us into a state of anxiety and tummy jitters \u2013 you know — that stack of bills, the washing machine breaks down, relationship disappointment, that speech we must deliver to a large crowd or anxious feelings of inadequacy — we can still find peace.
Here\u2019s the good news: We can have that kind of peace. Jesus told His disciples, “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” (John 14:27). Sounds like a command to me! The peace Christ gives is fully satisfying. It\u2019s peace of mind, heart, body and soul. It\u2019s contentment knowing that no matter what happens, we are in the care of the Almighty. The outcome will be His plan for our good.
In times of doubt and fear, let peace rule. Resting in God\u2019s promises gives us the hope we need to stay focused on Him and His faithfulness, instead of on our circumstances. One way we can be certain that we\u2019ve really placed our trust in God is when we experience an indescribable peace. I know that peace and it\u2019s my absolute requirement for where I go, who I hang out with, and what decisions I am trying to make. No peace \u2013 no God. Know peace \u2013 know God! Perfect peace.
This is one of my mainstay scripture. I urge you to join me in \u201cMy Peace Zone\u201d. It is such a blessed and sweet place to be. Demand it. Refuse other options. “You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, all whose thoughts are fixed on You!” (Isaiah 26:3)
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