Peace in my home...

Yesterday was one of those days that started out fine but quickly began to unravel at the seams. I was truly focused on praying for and about Peace. That is how I started my day. I was asking God what He wanted me to know about Peace. Well, I got an ear full.


I love my home. Not because of what it looks like or where it is located but because it represents our family. Our home is a specific answer to prayer. We try to make it inviting and warm and peaceful for all who enter. One of the biggest compliments I could ever receive is when someone tells me that they feel comfortable in my home. One sweet friend even told me that she wished she could just stay in my den because she felt safe there. That feeling has nothing to do with me.


We decided a long time ago to be willing to open our home for ministry. We agreed that we would be willing to use our house for small groups and studies and gatherings for our girl's friends. It is fun. We enjoy it. The carpet in my den floor reflects it.


As my day was unraveling because of circumstances beyond my control yesterday, my heart was strangely calm. The Lord had gone before me and prepared my mind and my heart with His Peace before the storms hit. Life still happened. The stress was blood-pressure rising for a while there. My flesh had a few moments that weren't very lady like. But my heart was held by the Peace that passes all understanding. 


Throughout the day I moved from room to room needing a quick reminder of His peace. As I sat in my chair in my bedroom, He reminded me of His Word and that He meets me at my place of need every morning. I went and sat on my back porch and He reminded me that all His creation sings to His glory. I sat in my den and looked at my heavy traffic areas on my cream carpet. He reminded me of all the lives that have been touched by Him in that room. I laid out decorations that have not been put up yet on my dining room table and He reminded me of all the meals involving family and friends that have been shared around that table. I walked in each of my girl's rooms and He reminded me that He is with them always and that He has a plan for their future. I stood in my kitchen as I made a few hard phone calls and read a few heart wrenching emails and He reminded me that He works all things together for good.


Life did not go as planned yesterday but the blessings and the peace that God promises did not go unnoticed. I had to look hard for some of it but as I allowed the calm in my heart to override the frenzy in my head, God was faithful to reveal His Peace. I am going to need it again today.


I pray that you will allow God to reveal His blessings and His peace to you today too. Peace be with you my friends...

"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." 

 John 14:27