The fruit of the Holy Spirit has been a focus of mine since I was a child. You know, LOVE, JOY, PEACE, PATIENCE, GOODNESS, KINDNESS, GENTLENESS, FAITHFULNESS, and SELF-CONTROL. One year in VBS that was the theme and has stuck with me ever since. Peace however has been a mystery. I only viewed peace as the world sees it. You know, war-free type of stuff. I never understood that because as much as I would love a peaceful world I understand the reality of that happening. Also because of my love for history I believe peace is not always the answer. Anyway, peace stayed a mystery and I kinda ignored it, focusing on others instead. So, I was refreshing and praying for the spirits fruit the other day when I realized what peace means......
......the trials with my health continue to worsen. I have had continued faith in the Lord and I have no doubt He is in complete control. The reason I know He is in control is because of the abundance of peace that fills my heart. The Lord is protecting me from battles of doubt and discouragement from within. Peace that seemed so silly to me has become my comfort in this ongoing battle. As I dread each pill that I swallow each day, Dr. appointments baring bad news, and physical and emotional weakness it is the Lord that giving me strength and ongoing peace.....
.....So thank you Heavenly Father for opening my heart and showing me your peace is ALMIGHTY and WAY better than the world's peace!
