Inspirational: SEEK PEACE

Daily Inspirational Encouragement

SEEK PEACE

By: Linda Kirby/WGON

As Christians, we have a peace that is from Jesus. His peace is beyond understanding. The world tries to get that peace through money, drugs, alcohol, and pleasures of the flesh; but they never can get the peace we have. The world doesn’t have that kind of peace and that’s why so many have made terrible life decisions. These days, with all the fear of plagues, rumors of wars, civil unrest (Luke 21), we are in need of Jesus’ peace. "Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit" (Romans 15:13). Jesus’ peace will guide the direction we take in this life. If we have peace with a decision we’ve made, we know it is the right one. Likewise, if we feel convicted (uneasy about what we have decided to do), we know it’s the wrong decision. The peace that Jesus gives is also good for our health, especially our mental health. We read in Philippians 4:6,7 -- "Be anxious for nothing, 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 minds through Christ Jesus." Praying for peace rather than being anxious will keep us from becoming sick from worry. When you feel anxiety from this world, “pray through it" -- as the saints of old used to say. In other words, pray until peace has replaced the anxiety. Your world will only have peace if you have received it from the Lord. So, seek from the Prince of Peace and it will be given unto you.