I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16.33 (NIV) Stuff happens. Sometimes crazy stuff! But take heart - there's something better to focus on amidst anything. Someone who knows you. Who's got you. Who loves you. And who will never tire of being there when you need.
So peace! Where are you finding yours? Because even though we have reminders like this in the Bible that Jesus gives us peace, I think us humans are still pretty good at being anxious, busy, sometimes empty... Pretty good at being peace-less. But I find peace when I can move myself above all of that, and focus on something else. For me, that revolves around God and it revolves around creating - putting something back into the world, rather than just consuming all the time. Using time in a different way; when it doesn't matter when it will get done, just that eventually it will. For me, I've been finding peace in having pretty flowers on the window sill to remind me of seasons and that things stay underground sometimes and grow out at others. For me, peace is in the time I spend stirring, kneading, smelling, and waiting as I bake goodies to share. For me, it's in the brush strokes (real, and more recently digital too!) and water sprays and even in some cases the clacking of the keys on my keyboard as I create something new. For me, it's in the songs I sing and the words I read as I lift my eyes to remember my God. Why not take some time to find peace in this time of space? Do things differently - without an agenda or deadline. Of course, neither you nor I can make everything like that! There are still things we need to do by certain times, or in certain ways. But it's still important to actively try to do some things in ways that carry you into the stillness and peace that God designed us to need and destined to give us. Stay safe, and take care!
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AuthorI'm a recent Cambridge Theology graduate now studying for a Masters in Biblical Studies and blogging about all sorts of things! I'm interested in faith, Church, theology, social action, the great outdoors and being creative, and all of those things - along with many more - come through in my posts!
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