IS PEACE ATTAINABLE? GOD’S WORD SAYS IT IS!

SCRIPTURE:
You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, 
because he trusts in You.  
(Isaiah 26:3)

MEDITATION:
If we asked everyone what they would like to have most in life,
many would respond with ‘happiness’ or ‘peace’.
We can have moments of happiness, 
but that doesn’t mean we have a lasting joy.
Brief periods of happiness can cause us to yearn for joy even more.

Peace is different though.
There are an untold number of people 
who struggle every day just to experience a brief moment of peace.
Some strive for wealth, but it doesn’t give them the peace they want.
Some try to find peace through knowledge, 
but even though they get as any degrees as possible, peace still eludes them.
Some try many different religions trying to find peace.
Peace is often evasive even when we are alone.

However, there is a formula for peace and it is through Jesus Christ.
When we come to Him through an act of faith, He give us
the Holy Spirit who produces the fruit of the Spirit 
and gives us a peace that passes all understanding.

Of course, this doesn’t mean that we will not have problems to deal with, 
but through the work of the Holy Spirit, we can cope with our difficulties 
without falling apart, or lashing out at others in frustration.
Jesus set the example of one living a peaceful life.
We read in the scriptures how He was frequently under attack from 
the religious leaders, but remained calm throughout their verbal assaults.
The more we strive to be like Jesus, the higher our chances are 
of being at peace in the midst of the storms that come our way.

ACTION:
Is peace hiding from you?
Do you get frustrated when trying to find a lasting peace?
If so, then follow the advice and promise in God’s Word.
Invite Jesus and the Holy Spirit to come into your life.

You may have already done this, but have you allowed Him 
to take control of your words, actions, emotions and attitudes.
We don't invite Him in just to sit and do nothing.
We invite Him in because we want Him to show us how to be more 
like Him, and when we do, we can experience peace and joy.

Pray,
“Heavenly Father, thank You for Your promise of peace. It seems 
like something that is impossible to find, but with the Holy Spirit 
You give to me, I know that all things are possible. Help me to be 
thankful for the peace You provide and teach me the importance of 
sharing Your promises with others. Show me how to utilize my times 
of peace to grow closer to You. Give me the confidence that You will 
be with me and calm me whenever problems cross my path. Thank 
You Jesus for providing a living example of how I can live as one 
with a lasting inner peace. I place my trust in You!”