"For God is not a God of disorder but of peace."
1 Corinthians 14:33
Peace: n. freedom from disturbance; quiet and tranquility.
I have been thinking so much about peace these past few days. Really, more like relishing the absolute feeling of peace I feel as of late. It seems there is always chaos about us, whether in the news or in the workplace, family chaos, let's be honest, church chaos, marital chaos, parental chaos... it just seems there is always something lurking about just waiting to steal our peace.
The definition of peace is "the freedom from disturbance; quiet and tranquility." Really? Is there such a place? Is there anywhere we can go where we can be completely and totally free from disturbance? Is there really a place of peace and tranquility?
I think there is. 1 Corinthians tells us that God is not a god of disorder, but of peace. It just makes me aware that when we have these feelings of chaos and unrest, it is not God's will for our lives. He is a God of peace. Take that one step further, meaning, He is our place that is free from disturbance. He is our place of quiet and tranquility.
You know, my life is not free of disturbance. I am just like everyone else. I have days when work gets under my skin. I have moments when my children's bickering gets them sent to bed early. I have unresolved family issues.
This year alone my husband lost his grandfather. Five weeks later he lost his grandmother. A few short months after that, he lost his cousin. I battled cancer, his mother has been ill for several weeks and work is hectic. No one is exempt.
But God is not a god of disorder, but of peace. I remind myself of that every single day. These past few days, although I have been sick, my kids have been sick, work is crazy and being flexible is an art, I am more at peace that I have been in my life!
This time of year, especially around the holidays, we can find ourselves in a place of serious unrest. It will eat away at us, if we allow it. Today I am baking pies. I have my turkey brine ready. My house has been cleaned. I'm taking in the moments that I'm home with my children. I'm relishing the sound of their voices. I'm really enjoying the smells floating through my house.
Yes, there is chaos. Yes, there are areas of disorder. But my God is a god of peace and I will rest in that alone.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Only By His Grace,
Billie
The definition of peace is "the freedom from disturbance; quiet and tranquility." Really? Is there such a place? Is there anywhere we can go where we can be completely and totally free from disturbance? Is there really a place of peace and tranquility?
I think there is. 1 Corinthians tells us that God is not a god of disorder, but of peace. It just makes me aware that when we have these feelings of chaos and unrest, it is not God's will for our lives. He is a God of peace. Take that one step further, meaning, He is our place that is free from disturbance. He is our place of quiet and tranquility.
You know, my life is not free of disturbance. I am just like everyone else. I have days when work gets under my skin. I have moments when my children's bickering gets them sent to bed early. I have unresolved family issues.
This year alone my husband lost his grandfather. Five weeks later he lost his grandmother. A few short months after that, he lost his cousin. I battled cancer, his mother has been ill for several weeks and work is hectic. No one is exempt.
But God is not a god of disorder, but of peace. I remind myself of that every single day. These past few days, although I have been sick, my kids have been sick, work is crazy and being flexible is an art, I am more at peace that I have been in my life!
This time of year, especially around the holidays, we can find ourselves in a place of serious unrest. It will eat away at us, if we allow it. Today I am baking pies. I have my turkey brine ready. My house has been cleaned. I'm taking in the moments that I'm home with my children. I'm relishing the sound of their voices. I'm really enjoying the smells floating through my house.
Yes, there is chaos. Yes, there are areas of disorder. But my God is a god of peace and I will rest in that alone.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Only By His Grace,
Billie
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