Peace in my heart, peace in my soul

At times life is so busy. You are constantly moving from one thing to the next; your mind constantly thinking of what it needs to do next, your heart racing as it knows what still needs to be done. We are constantly on the go, driving here and there, speaking to so-and-so, doing work, studying, preparing lessons....whatever it may be. We are always busy with something. I know my thoughts alone are plenty enough to keep me busy all day long.

So how, in such a busy lifestyle, can one have peace? True peace?

Have you ever been some where quiet? I mean, real quiet. Maybe you have gone for a drive into the bush, away from the business of traffic and other people, and gone for a walk, lain down in the grass and just closed your eyes. Now all you can hear is the sounds of nature around you. There are no sounds of cars, because the closest road is far away. There is no one talking, for you are alone. In fact, it may be so quiet, you can hear the quietness; its a strange feeling. It's a feeling of peace. For as you lay there, you are alone. Alone with God. Its when you have put all the hustle and bustle of life away and are with God alone, you can find peace. And that is so wonderful!

Now I'm not suggesting that we have to drop everything we do in life and live by ourselves to experience peace (although it can be good to do it on the occasion), however, the essence is true. We can only find peace when we are with God. If your life is too busy that you have no time for God, then how can you expect to find peace? How can you expect to be comforted when you race out into the day without taking time to pray?

For God Himself is our peace. (Ephesians 2:14)

Through Jesus Christ, God has given us peace, rest from our souls. And the way to share in this peace is to make time for God in our life. He must be the No.1 focus of our lives. He is our God. He loves us in that He gave His Son for our sins; so we must love Him in return. Love Him above all things. Then we will experience the Power of Love, the power of God's Love. That is such an amazing gift He has given us.

And with that He gives us peace.

Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. 

(John 14:27)