Peace

Hi everyone. I’m Sherry Douglas with Heart-Song. The older I get the more I
yearn for peace. What about you? I want tranquility, deep belly laughs, and to
appreciate the beauty around me. I desire deep relationships with love, trust, and
grace as the foundation.
Peace and tranquility have room for sitting with people in sorrow or celebration.
Being present in the grief and joy. Being present to keep lovely secrets. Being
present to offer compassion and encouragement.
Life is stressful. There will always be challenges and hills to climb. In John 14:27
Jesus says, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as
the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” Looking
to the Lord to receive his peace is how I want to live. So today I’ve been
pondering simple, yet impactful ways to do that in my own life. I can jump in to
help someone who has a need. I can readily apologize. I can offer smiles to
strangers and to those I love dearly. I can embrace that I don’t have to be right. I
can offer encouragement to someone who is struggling. I can listen. I can be
kind. I have a long way to go, but thinking about such things and saying them
aloud is a place to start.
In the comments, will you please share how peace can be demonstrated in your
life? Live the way you want to be remembered.