How often are we really peaceful?

So often, we think of being somewhere peaceful as the key. Most of us would rather quickly admit that we wish we were peaceful more often.

It's interesting to me how we have to come to think of peace as a rare and sacred moment, rather than a way of life. These following scripture promises indicate that peace is not a moment in life, but rather the way we are to live our lives.

Isaiah 26:3
  You will keep in perfect peace
all who trust in you,
all whose thoughts are fixed on you!

2 Corinthians 13:11
Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you

John 14:27
“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.”

John 16:33
I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.]

May we take these truths and embrace them in our lives today.

If you would like to hear more on peace and related topics, then join us this weekend at Life Church of Bartlesville as we share on "Fresh."
 

PEACE
PMT    

So often we use the phrase Amazing Grace, but I was struck with the thought of "Amazing" describing the character and goodness of God. Recently I was overwhelmed by His Faithfulness. At other times in my life by His mercy. Today, by His Love. There may be other words that you might use, but Amazing and Awesome so often come to my mind.

It is so difficult for me to understand why anyone would choose to live their own life's plan, when His is so much better. I often wonder if anyone is truly living apart from His plan. It seams to be an extended form of existing, not really living. From the familiar scriptures of John 10:10 and Jeremiah 29:11, to the thousands of promises of His acceptance, forgiveness, mercy, love and grace, comes a flow of life that is truly Amazing!!

Today, let's give honor to the "Life Giver" by really living and not just existing. Find your purpose, your place and flow in His Amazing Grace! Live the life of peace and joy that He has given us, and let others know that they can make that divine connection, just as you have.

LIFE IS FOR LIVING!! 

PMT