Sometimes we spend so much time trying to keep peace, make peace, and find the ever elusive peaceful moment that we do not recognize our days are all ending the same way; frazzled, weary, exhausted and not feeling great. Our days should not end with thoughts of guilt from not being able to do it all. That is not how God intends for us to live.
When we finally realize we have neglected ourselves it is then God can begin His Holy work within giving us the peace we so desperately tried to secure. We must make peace with ourselves first in order to know God’s peace, which leads us to the path forward for our lives. It is here we confront truths about ourselves. It is in peace we learn about God’s intentions for life on earth.
The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace. Psalm 29:11
When we are able to find God’s peace within, peace without becomes the natural order of living. It is the healthiest way.