Welcome to My Safe Place
My Safe Place is smack dab in the green pastures where God always soothes my soul and gives me daily ideas for yet another blog. Most days, folks read the words, smile (hopefully), and carry on with their day. Occasionally, I get a “like” or a heart and let me tell you — those little clicks feel like someone brought me fresh flowers!
And sometimes, others make positive comments that give me an adrenaline rush to push through another day – with a big smile attached.
And, then there are those who read one of my blogs and they don’t just disagree — they drive their point home with criticism or sarcasm. I’ll admit it — I delete those comments. Not because I’m afraid of disagreement, but because this little online safe place home of mine — whether it’s Facebook, my Blogger.com or my blog at MyPeaceZone.com – is my sacred ground.
I’ve learned that sometimes the best answer is no answer at all. Jesus taught us that. He didn’t engage every mob. He didn’t throw stones when others expected Him to. He brought peace to chaos, and that’s the blueprint I choose to follow.
This space is a safe place — for kindness, encouragement, and truth spoken in love. I don’t wear rose-colored glasses, but I choose to see life through the lens of hope. My “Good Ship Lollipop” outlook? That’s not denial — it’s decision. I’ve decided to believe in beauty, even when the world looks bleak.
These spaces are my safe place, my comfort zone and my place of retreat – it’s the same space at my home or on my online discussions.
I tend to think that’s what Jesus did when He walked away from the angry mobs or when He simply picked up a stone when the adulterous woman was caught in the act of adultery. He showed love and empathy and that’s what I choose, too!
So yes, I’ll hold the door wide open to anyone who comes in peace — regardless of how different we may see things. But swords of bitterness and meanness? Those get checked at the door.
Romans 12:18 reminds us: “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” That’s the goal here. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness — those are always welcome.
Let’s build each other up, not tear each other down. After all, we’re all just trying to get home safely.