Not that I wouldn't want to grow through trials and become a much better person, better prepared for what God has in store for me, but it seems like a good measure of peace would be a great way to ready for that journey.
I pray for peace in my life, amidst all the chaos and uncertainty of finances, sleepless nights, and various unknowns that constantly hover around the edges.
I pray for peace for my baby, as he tries to sleep through the night. I ask God to put His arms around my son, and to comfort and relax him.
I pray for peace in the lives of those in my marigold garden (it's an illustration I found to describe people you pray for) in the chaos of their lives, and all the challenges they face.
The list goes on. And you know what? I really can feel it. I'm a pretty emotional person, and I don't handle stress well. But with God's peace, I feel like I can face whatever comes and deal with it. I'm learning what's really important, and what's just not.
And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your
hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Phillipians 4:7
I've often heard this verse, but not usually in context. The verses immediately preceding it are about not worrying, about lifting requests up to God and letting Him handle it. It seems like a cycle - I ask God for peace, but that peace also comes with giving Him my worries. It's all connected, and God's constantly teaching me and showing me His majesty and glory.
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