In fact, it may be the last word.
It is also not a word that anyone else would describe me with.
I am quite positive that the phrase "oh Easton is that really calm, tranquil, peaceful girl" has not once been uttered.
Trust me, I am well aware of this fact. I am also completely fine with it. I is who I is. I do what I do. I am who I am.
That being said, this is one thing that God has started to place on my heart. That through all the chaos that is my life and through all the hype that I conjure up, I must find peace in each and every day.
Without peace my world becomes full of words, noises, and sights.
Without peace my day-to-day distractions build up in my mind.
Without peace my judgment becomes impaired.
Without peace my focus is on myself rather than my Savior.
Without peace my self becomes my world.
I need peace to hear God.
I need peace to remain sane.
I need peace to flood over my insanity.
John 14:27 states this:
"I am leaving you with a gift--peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give isn't like the peace the world gives. So don't be troubled or afraid."
You see, I need peace.
But the peace I need cannot be found in this world.
The peace I need doesn't come from any nap I take.The peace I need isn't gained through reading for pleasure.
The peace I need is found in Him alone.
This peace comes from blocking out the world.
This peace comes from focusing in on my God.
This peace comes from diving into the Word.
This peace comes from worshipping His name.
This peace comes from dwelling in the Spirit.
In college it is hard to find a place of peace.
There is constantly someone to talk to,
somewhere to be,
something to be doing.
It's easy to try & just nap off the feeling of being overwhelmed
Or to go on a walk with a friend to "clear your mind"
Or just chill with a group of people in a casual setting.
But without that One-on-one time with the Lord it is impossible to find true peace. You cannot find peace from any self thought out solution.
He is the only remedy.
So as the chaos and stress of the semester begins to pile on
I will look to Him.
As the distractions become even larger and more tempting
I will look to Him.
As I get more anxious for break and my motivation decreases
I will look to Him.
For He has promised us a peace unlike any we can look for.
He promises a peace that RESTORES our minds and hearts.
He promises a peace that is REAL.
And that is the only peace I need.
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