I already have a blog where I keep all my creative work. My life is changing a lot at the moment and there are lots of issues, beliefs and such that I find myself musing for hours over. I've decided that it might be a good idea to write my musings down somewhere. I have no idea where this will go so it will be an adventure, an exciting one I hope.

Saturday 27 August 2011

The Price of Peace

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27


 

The peace of the Lord is one of the most precious blessings in life.

From a spiritual perspective, it was Jesus' blood that bought our peace. But from a practical and natural position, the price that we must pay for a willingness to change is our approach to life. We will never enjoy peace without a willingness to adjust and adapt ourselves.

We must be willing to sacrifice worry and reasoning if we are to know peace. We can't have anxiety, frustration, or rigid, legalistic attitudes and enjoy the peace of God. Keep your mind and conversation on Jesus - not on your problem. Worry is useless, vain and prideful.

One of the ways we can start to adjust is to slow down. It is impossible to remain peaceful whilst hurrying and trying to hurry God. Be willing and obedient to make the changes the Holy Spirit is leading us to make so that we can walk in peace - the peace that Jesus provided.
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