Peace

I want to remind you about peace. Times are difficult right now, and it is easy to get overwhelmed by all the bad news concerning the COVID19 virus. It is spreading, and hospitals lack resources… I don’t know about you, but as soon as I turn on the news, I get my share of anxiety.
So I go for a walk near the lake in the morning, and I am instantly blessed to see another version of today’s reality. The sun is shining, birds sing, the wind gently blows, and flowers are blooming. There is still life out there! Getting closer to nature reminds me that life is stronger than death.
In every situation, we have the choice between listening to the noise of fear, panic, anger or disappointment, and the sweet sound of peace, quiet, resilience, or forgiveness. Let’s choose peace. Life goes on, even when it gets harder. The pandemic is a battle we have to fight, so let’s pick our most powerful weapon: Love. We can help one another, comfort those in need, reassure our children and elders and share peace.
Peace is in you. Share it, spread it all around you.

When you start to feel overwhelmed, you can always turn to God’s word. Let’s look at some scriptures about peace:

John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”

Jesus gave us peace. When we trust Him, we experience a peace more exceptional than any peace the world can provide us with. He tells us not to be afraid and not to let our hearts be troubled during difficult times.

Psalm 4:8
“In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.”

You can rest in peace because God keeps you safe.

Matthew 5:9
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”

Jesus calls us to search for peace and spread it.

Psalm 119:165
“Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble.”

When we follow God’s principles, we remain steady. No matter what happens, we will remain peaceful.

Romans 5: 1-2
“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him, we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.”

Through the faith we put in Jesus, we receive God’s peace.

Corinthians 13:11
“Finally, brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.”

Seek peace, help, and comfort others, and you will find more peace, joy, and love as God will be with you.

Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Pray, ask God anything, and He will cover you with His peace. There is no need to be anxious.