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PEACE

I am so hopeful and expectant that God will continue to shed light on the things we are seeking, and will use His Word in our lives in powerful ways. May our pursuit of peace today lead us to a renewed perspective of who He is and what He longs for us to experience while we each run our race for His glory. 

We long for peace in our world, our workplaces. and our homes. The drivenness of our culture pushes out the margin we could have had for stillness, and the consequence of sin continually wreaks havoc on the steadiness our souls long for. 

What does the Bible have to say about peace? Numbers 6:24-26 says that peace is a blessing from God Himself. He longs to give it to us. Peace is an effect of experiencing God in our lives. One thing I noticed over and over in these scriptures  is that His peace is always a benefit of being in HIS will. The peace of God alone is motivation to stay in His will and His wisdom. Just like a parent, He knows what is best for us because He wants the best for us. If I don't have peace--it is not because God hasn't given it. His word promises that He keeps us in PERFECT peace if we abide in His will.

At the end of the day, as believers, peace should be our nature. NOT chaos. However, it does not happen in our lives naturally. Peace is sown. A life of peace is intentional, made choice by choice.  It does not matter if we don't feel like making peace at the moment or pursuing it—we are CALLED to it. We cannot be who we are made to be and do what we are made to do if we are resisting the pursuit of peace. If we are not doing everything to cultivate peace in our lives and our relationships, we are choosing a life that is not made for us. A pursuit of peace means we've got to run after it like our lives depend on it. 

There is far too much at stake to live this life without a steady anchor to keep us from going off the deep end. The water around us may be unsettled, but we cannot afford to be. 

QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION:
Do you find that it is easy or difficult to pursue peace in your own life, and why? What did God reveal to you about peace in your own life? How can you pray one of these verses over someone in your life?