Peace
“LORD, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us. You have put gladness in my heart, More than in the season that their grain and wine increased. I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.” (Psalm 4:6b-8)
I find it interesting that this was written by a man who spent years of his life fleeing from a pursuer who wanted to kill him. How was he able to find such peace and contentment? Instead of letting circumstances ruin his life, he obviously knew who was in control and, instead of being fearful, he chose to rest in that knowledge.
Peace is an attribute missing in too many lives these days. People seem to be used to their chaotic pace and turmoiled existence that I don’t know if they’d know what to do if peace suddenly came upon them and yet it’s not far away if they would but pause to take a breath.
Life can get out of control but, if we have God walking with us, He is the One who controls our life. He is the One who can speak peace to every situation. He can calm every storm we go through. Is your ship out of control, or is the ultimate Pilot controlling your ship today?
“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” (John 14:27)
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