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Peace


What comes to mind when you reflect on peace? Is peace sitting on a tall mountain overlooking the city?  Is it perhaps sitting on a beach watching the waves wade on and off shore  while the wind blows through your hair? Is it being curled up on the couch reading a novel on a rainy day? Doesn't those things sound relaxing?

That's because this is exactly what peace is--relaxing.  You are away from the kids, the job, and your family to relax. No one near to disturb your alone time.  However, what I just described to you is not peace.  This is nothing more than a distraction. You temporarily remove yourself from your problems.  When your alone time is over, your life restarts again. You chase the wind of life hoping for another distraction.  When I speak of peace, I'm talking about peace that transcends all understanding (Philippians 4:7). A peace that makes no sense. A heavenly peace. I'm talking about never having to cry again. Never having to feel pain again. Never lose anyone to death again. Never having an enemy. Never having to work. Because God shall wipe away all tears from your eyes and there shall be no more death, sorrow, or pain (Revelations 21:4). That is true peace.  Have you had one of those days? Me neither, but I'm sure looking forward to it on that glorious Day! How about you? Now sit quietly and try to image what that feels and looks like.

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