It seems I have not been as inspired in the past couple weeks to write on a specific scripture. But, rather, I wish to simply share and remind of a principle. We are to be led by God's peace. Always. In all things.
I find God's peace most distinguishable in trying times. Sound backwards? But isn't it true that in circumstances or issues where we have emptied ourselves of trying and expectation it is more certain what we are experiencing is not self gratifcation but truly the peace that passes all understanding?
This has been a long season of trial for me, though in the past 3 months, I think I have found God's peace most recognizable. It comes when I'm "on the right track", or when I have done something to overcome, or perhaps even pleased Him. For me, this time is a time of "doing the next right thing."
I truly find I cannot look to the future for it scares me with all the possibilities for things going wrong. I do not forsee the storm lifting anytime soon, but I do see Him in the storm calling me to take that next step, and not be faithless.
Peace, for me, always comes when I least expect it. It is the kind that can almost bring me to tears for its sweetness. And, it always congratulates on finding "the next right thing" or calms when I worry what the future holds. But, it is rarely a result of my seeking it but rather it comes, for me, as a gift. One given in its own timing by a giver desiring to surprise and delight.
These thoughts remind me of my experience of His joy. I will write more on the true, enduring joy of God in a later post, for it too is indescribable.
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