9/20/13
"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
I
can honestly say the best description of the world today is the opposite of
"peace." It is the word "troubled." Troubled
means to be unsettled and disturbed and anxious. This is exhibited in
individuals manifested by fear, stress-related illnesses, confusion, and other
such problems. Trouble is exhibited in the world by all the uncertainties
of finances, fluctuating government policies, wars, acts of terrorism, and even
changing and unpredictable weather events. Just about everything seems to
be working together to keep us distraught, disturbed, and off balance.
The above verse is my
confirmation verse so I am well acquainted with it and know it well. I
have found its' comfort and truth many times in my life when all else has
failed me. God give us peace in the midst of turmoil. God gives us
peace that lasts. God does not give as the world gives. God gives true
peace -- shalom -- well being, certainty, wholeness. "...my peace I give
to you..."
Written by
Carol Steficik
Here is a famous song about peace recorded from a prayer written by St. Francis.
"Make Me a Channel of Thy Peace"
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=you+tube+song+about+peace&FORM=VIRE7#view=detail&mid=A0B1EC1062F6134FD8C4A0B1EC1062F6134FD8C4
Here is a famous song about peace recorded from a prayer written by St. Francis.
"Make Me a Channel of Thy Peace"
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=you+tube+song+about+peace&FORM=VIRE7#view=detail&mid=A0B1EC1062F6134FD8C4A0B1EC1062F6134FD8C4
The only place we ca truly find peace is with God. We need not try to understand it but rather to have faith in it.
ReplyDeleteGod bless...