Path Of Peace

We all need time to relax and unwind from the responsibilities of a busy day.  Our hearts need a chance to quiet down and be at peace.  In recovery meetings we say the Serenity Prayer and invite God to bring peace to our hearts.  The good news is that the peace of God is available to people like us – people who have lived in darkness and the shadow of death.  God knows we are unable to find the way of peace on our own, so He accompanies us and guides us to it.  

What we could not do for ourselves, Jesus came to earth to do for us.  Through Jesus death on the cross the price of our sin was paid for.  God offers us forgiveness and peace of mind and heart.  What do we need to do to obtain this gift?  Repent and turn away from our dark deeds, turn to God, receive His forgiveness, and give our will and our life over to His care.  

Seeking to live in the peace that God gives may be challenging when circumstances or people are difficult to deal with.  Jesus tells us the truth about these life situations – you will have troubles – but He tells us to take heart because we have His power within us to overcome all our troubles and be at peace. 

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, Help me to be conscious of Your tender mercy as You accompany me through difficulties and lead me to the pathway of peace.  Help me to make the effort required to build peace into all my relationships.  Thank You for caring and giving light to us who once sat in darkness and in the shadow of death. Amen

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