A word often translated “peace” in the Bible actually means “to tie together as a whole, when all essential parts are joined together.” Inner peace, then, is a wholeness of mind and spirit, a whole heart at rest. Inner peace has little to do with external surroundings. Jesus said, “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.” He had also told His followers that “in this world you will have many troubles. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). So peace is not the absence of trouble; it is the presence of God.
I have been seeking peace in my life lately from many things. I have been talking with my best friend (whom I vent to all the time) about things going on. Going with yesterday's post about letting my heart care but being alert on things that don't really concern me and not let it over take my head. I really want to find peace and I feel the only way I can, is to truly let the politics, and the gossiping happening around that are not in my control roll out of my head. It will be hard to not even talk about it things that bug me at times but I will get through it.
People need to stop and realize why we are really here in the first place. Is it to show one another up, is it to make more money than the other? Or is it to do whatever we can for God? I choose God. I want people to get over (me included) themselves and open their eyes and realize "We tie together as a whole". Christians are not supposed to fight over petty things, not stress about the small stuff and be a family.
I know I have a big heart and it is hard for me not to love. I have to learn to love from a far with some in my life. I have friends I would do anything for but lately I am tired of one sided friendships. I know where I belong and who belongs in my life and I know God will bring others my way I just hope I can make him proud and change some lives.
Jocelyn
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