~Peace~

Lately, I have been focusing on inner peace...the peace that only God our Father can give. Having an overwhelming sense of His presence...my inner-most being has an assured calm. So many things around us can try to steal that peace....loss of a job...loss of health...loss of a loved one...world situations...the list is endless....

Peace and inner Joy go hand-in-hand. Joy is not a giddy happiness...Joy is a depth of whispered strength. Peace and Joy are alive in our spirit and are evident to those around us through our eyes, our expressions, our responses, and our over-all body language. When a person exudes Peace and Joy, there is a calm that draws you near to them...into who they are.

"When peace like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul..."

A river continues flowing...maybe not always at the same pace...but it flows forward...Peace is a lasting calm of being secure in Jesus...feeling His presence...His arms around us for hugs as needed...His calm, re-assuring voice....

When Peace and Joy remain in us through Jesus....our countenance is radiant....as the noon-day sun (says the Psalmist).

My prayer is that you will have His inner most Peace and Joy...that no matter what comes your way...you will be able to say...."It is well with my soul"...Jesus our Joy-giver and Hope who gives inner-most Peace be with you....may you feel Him abide in you as you continue on in His Word and communication with Him.