"Peace with God is the
fruit of oneness with God" - Dr. Charles Stanley
Our Lord Jesus Christ is referred to as the Prince of Peace. He was given that designation at birth and throughout his life provide teachings about having peace in our hearts and minds through our relationship with God.
Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
What is peace? It is described by many sources as freedom from war, harmony, tranquillity, serenity, undisturbed state of mind, absence of mental conflict, contentment, acceptance of one's state and the absence of anxiety. There are so many things in the natural world that can disturb our peace and cause us to live in fear or filled with worry and conflict. It may seem impossible to find peace during turbulent times, but it is important to recognize what we can and cannot control in order to live a peaceful existence. Some people are blessed with the talent for facilitating agreement and harmony in certain situations. For most of us it starts with how we think and our ability to not allow external circumstances to control us.
If everyone was at peace with themselves, would we have peace in the world?
I know from personal experience that obtaining internal peace is a process that requires meditation and dedication. Fortunately, we do not take this journey alone. It is through our relationship with our Father and his grace and love, that we find and sustain peace within.
John 16:33 (NIV) 33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
"If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other." Mother Teresa
"Each one has to find his peace from within. And peace to be real must be unaffected by outside circumstances." Mahatma Gandhi
God loves you. Go in Peace.
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