We live in a time where culture paints the picture of chaos. Media echoes it and we are bombarded with stress and strain. Over stimulated and under motivated.<\/p>\n
To do lists that are never ending. Spent, we stumble and scramble moving from one thing to another.<\/p>\n
Running on empty our souls ache for rest. We long for the peace that surpasses all understanding.<\/p>\n
\nAnd let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.\u00a0 – Colossians 3:15<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
What If?<\/h2>\n
What would life look like to you if you refused to budge from a place of peace? Peace is a person and it isn’t just a tranquil state of mind.<\/p>\n
This kind of peace is promised to us as believers. Peace that is unmoved no matter what comes our way. Peace that secures our position in Christ. Calms our hearts when things are raging around us.<\/p>\n
When the peace of God is ruling, it is acting as an umpire, calling the shots. Showing you what to enter into and what to stay away from. If peace is not calling you there, then don’t go.<\/p>\n
The world looks for peace, piece by piece. This is what I mean. The world offers you a piece of something, promising you it will answer what you are searching for.<\/p>\n
Whether it is some material thing, or the next get rich quick scheme, something promising you an external beauty or magic solution to appeal to your internal need or ache.<\/p>\n
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Except, it doesn’t satisfy. It doesn’t give you peace so you attempt to move on to the next thing.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, it is just another piece of something over-promising and then under-delivering; you end up right where you were except it cost you time, energy or maybe a broken heart to purchase it.<\/p>\n
There is always a cost to pay when we search for validation internally or externally separated from Christ.. It promises you something but can\u2019t deliver.<\/p>\n