“There is no peace like the peace

of those whose minds are possessed

with full assurance that they have known God,

and God has known them…” ~ A J Packer

 

 

PEACE

 

When I give into anxiety, worry or fear

I am apprehensive, uneasy and nervous

 

When guilt rears its ugly head

I am remorseful and filled with regret

 

When anger explodes like fire

I am irritated, exasperated and provoked

 

When I am filled with bitterness

I am offended, insulted and hurt

 

When I am overly wrapped up in myself  

I can be selfish, conceited or stuck-up

 

When I let doubts take over

 I become uncertain, hesitant or a skeptic

 

When relationships fall apart

I feel betrayed and jump to conclusions

 

When I am jealous or envious

I tend to be begrudging and spiteful

 

When I am misled or deceived

I am angry, hurt and trust is gone

 

 

When God fills me with His PEACE

there is harmony and wholeness, 

stillness and tranquility

completeness and well being

 

In this world, hearts will still be broken

suffering will still come about

heart wrenching tears will still fall

but Jesus says… 

“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me.

Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.

But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”

John 16:33