we all want peace. peace in the world, peace in our lives and peace within.
and we think we can somehow achieve and attain this peace on our own,
in our own efforts, in our own ability, and even by our own strength.
and even by our own wisdom or even our own experience.
by our own mistakes, we think we will learn and see the light to the road of peace
but even then peace eludes us because it is not something we find on a journey
but only when we find peace with god.
The lord will allow us our personal pursuits to find peace
as many as they may be but its in his grace and his revealing this to our hearts
by his spirit and guidance that we are led to find the bridge to peace with god
through the cross of Christ.
Repentance and forgiveness of our sin are found at the cross of christ.
reconciliation and relationship are found at the cross of Christ,
rebirth and restoration are found at the cross of Christ.
the peace of the resurrection and eternal life are found at the cross of christ
and the treasure trove of all spiritual blessings that we have in Christ are found at the cross of Christ.
it is through sharing in the sufferings of Christ that we become more like him
and have the peace of god beyond all understanding and peace with god
beyond all understanding.
I do not relish in the sufferings but I know god is growing me,
maturing me spiritually and this is one of the important processes
of faith that we all must go through.
I sense he wants more of me, he loves me and oh how i fail to love him like wise,
though with all my weaknesses he still loves me completely and faithfully.
he fills me with joy and peace and by no means is that all he does.
he is my peace and my rock, my light and my salvation.
I am blessed because the lord blesses me I am his
and that is the greatest peace anyone can know and have.
thank you my lord and savior Jesus Christ.
MAG