Peace

-

I snapped this picture of SB today after our very HOT trip to WM. It's not even really summer yet and the heat is almost unbearable for me! Little miss was super tired and passed out with french fry in hand. She looked so peaceful I didn't want to move her, however I know that in this state, I can move her anywhere and she won't wake up. She's so pliable. It started me thinking about the state of peace and what that means. Recently I have been studying the book of John. Jesus is talking to his disciples and says "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."

I was thinking of how true peace comes from Jesus only. Sure, I may have a quiet moment during nap time but is that really peace? I think what Jesus is talking about here is not a quiet time or a nice bath but a peaceful heart. The word 'peace' in this passage is talking about the tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ. Now, that's peace! Aren't we so much more easily moved by Christ when we have peace in Him. When we know our Father and accept Him and what he has done for us, it gives us security in our future with him. Aren't we so much more pliable ourselves when we are peaceful? God could pick us up and move us anywhere-just like a sleeping child.

It's so easy for me to get worked up over things I have no control over, instead of just resting in the peace that is my Father and see what great things he has in store for me.

Comments

M & M said…
What a great example!
7:34 AM
Cheryl said…
That is what our sermon was about this morning.What an absolutely beautiful post!
4:30 PM
Kim and Eric said…
Great words April! I needed to read this today. Miss you and hope to see you later this summer.
12:41 PM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Three

-
Image
Tonight I tucked in my sweet 2 year old son for the last time. Tomorrow he will be 3.  My second born, my baby for a while.  For the first time ever, he asked me to lay beside him as he went to sleep tonight.  I had a million other things on my mind and dirty dishes from supper calling my name.  I took him up on his offer and my heart was blessed indeed.  I laid there and thought about how my first born wanted me to lay beside her every night, I had to often tell her no because I knew it would just prolong her going to sleep.  It's sad really that your first child gets way more attention than the second.  It's true. No longer is it just one on one, now I am outnumbered and have to find a way to give more of myself. Now add #3 and it's just a circus. Nathan is my sweet loving little boy. Full of life and curiosity.  Looking for the next opportunity to do something he's not supposed to.  In one minute he can destroy a room and melt my heart....
Read more

Garland Party

-
Image
The Nesting Place is hosting this great party with lots of really cool garland ideas, I LOVE this site. Since we are going to be in Florida for Christmas this year, and our townhouse is too small for our tree, I decided to have fun with this garland idea . I took two strands of lighted garland that I bought 2 years ago from an after Christmas sale at Michaels and twisted them together. Then I headed over to Hobby Lobby where they had all of their floral stems on sale for 50% off. I also added some things from around the house that I had. This was the only place I could find to put the garland so excuse the big fat TV in view. However, my sweet hubby did build me a mantle over the weekend and it should be up and functional in a few days. I'll repost my new and improved garland complete with my mantel tomorrow. Anyway, enjoy and check out Nesting Place for more fun!
Read more