The 21st century can be said to be the busiest in history. We are cluttered with so much noise and the busyness of life that we miss out on the most important thing that leads to peaceful living. From heavy traffic irritating our brains out, social media telling us that other people's lives are better than ours, to the news constantly bombarding us with negativity. "We are living in crazy times". Sometimes you feel like unplugging to find some peace of mind. "I wish I could just take a plane to Hawaii and sit beside the ocean breeze with my feet in the sand while sipping a smoothie. No phone, no music, nothing to remind me of the busy world. Only the sound of the ocean waves, birds chirping in a distance, and the cool summer breeze as I get lost in "me time".
Imagine how effective you would be if you were able to live life with a mind at ease. The reality is that you cannot run away from the hassle of life. Even a trip to Hawaii will come to an end and you will have to get back to where you live, where your family and friends, colleagues and everyone else is. The good news is, - You can find Peace that surpasses all human understanding -
Called to Peace
The human mind was not made to handle stress, heartache, and depression. When we undergo stress and emotional pain we do not function to the best of our ability. Stress is a way of your body telling you "something is wrong". You might be saying, "Well, I'll just take a pill or two and I'll be fine". Although doctors do a great job to try and medicate stress & pain, there is just so much they can do to help and then you are back to the same position that causes the stress + now you have to deal with addiction to medication.
There have been many gurus promising keys to a peaceful life and much like medication they too only provide a temporary fix. Our heavenly Father desires that we become whole and be in our right mind at all times. He cares for the healing of your heart and mind.
Be still and know ...
There are many things in life that cause us to be in constant worry, fear, and troubled soul. The Bible commands us to cast our burdens on Him because He cares for us. Jesus says "Everyone who is weary and burned, come to Me and I will give you rest". Peace is a blessing from God and the peace He gives is beyond human understanding. 2022 was a year of heartbreak and deep pain for me, I ran and threw myself at the feet of Jesus and He gave me peace. Although my situation has not changed, I have the peace of God and can think with a sober mind.
Instead of trying to juggle life on your own, dwell (remain) in the shelter of the Most High (devotion), and you will abide in the shadow (peace, protection) of the Almighty. He will give you perfect peace because your mind is focused on Him and you have placed your trust in Him. Tell God about the things that trouble your heart and trust that He will be with you every step of your life just as he has promised.
As a popular saying goes "Know Jesus, Know Peace" and the reverse is true, "No Jesus, No Peace".
Scripture Reference
- 1 Peter 5:7
- Matthew 11:28
- Psalm 29:11
- Philippians 4:6-7
- Isaiah 26:3
- Psalm 91:1
- Hebrews 13:5
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