For peace’s sake

“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” – John 14: 27

THE longing for inner peace can be overwhelming, yet it is within reach. But then we must truly accept God’s gift that our world cannot give - peace of mind and heart! We obviously can’t control everything the world throws at us, but many of our worries are self-inflicted. Either way, we often fret and worry, though God tells us we need not be troubled or afraid. We must become more willing to confess our own shortcomings that may add to anxieties. Our responses to our stresses can make us victims or victors. So hand the problems, whatever their cause, to Jesus and spend more of your time achieving whatever you can – and boosting your morale. Jesus made our peace of mind and heart possible by sending the Holy Spirit to control our inner responses. For peace’s sake, use it. In these times of random violence, corruption, and avarice the old saying has never rung so true – ‘No God, no peace. Know God, know peace.’