Today, I'm nervous. I look at the circumstances surrounding Tuesday the 9th and all I can think on are all things that could go wrong today. The what if''s are many and in great abundance this morning. As I apply my makeup, as I walk to get a coffee, as I drive, as I do, all I can think are the things I cannot control.
I have been in such a state of unrest lately - people are leaving that I thought would be near forever, my best friend is heading 6 hours away for the school year, my life is a mix of school and sleep, and worries are big, ominous, looming and take up energy. And I have found myself asking, "Where is God in all this? He was here last year at this time, so what is so much different about this year? Why can't I feel his presence, why don't I know his face?"
This morning I woke up, a bit wearied by life's bumps and a bit annoyed at the days schedule.
Last night's devotions weren't "all that".
My best friend leaves in 2 days.
In 48 hours she'll be on her way to a far off place.
And then, as I was applying my makeup 4 hours after I'd woken, I was moved by words put to a melody line.
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Perfect peace is something that not many have in this world. We live in a universe of unrest, moral corruption and in a place where more is more, and if you don't have more than you feel inferior to those around you.
Contrary to the world's belief, perfect peace doesn't come from a best friend living right down the road, a coffee being a perfect brew, a big part in the play, a night of dancing, a family friend's life who's path no longer intersects my own on a regular basis.
The perfect peace I have this morning is unmerited, filled with love, in great abundance, coming like a steady rain after a long drought.
I'd forgotten about it. I'd forgotten about the perfect peace of my Jesus.
And this morning, over clinique and covergirl and maybelline, perfect peace attended my way.
So, I will fix my eyes on Him who came like rain, and in doing that, perfect peace will be given.
Unrest is no more at his throne.
Worries diminish when I am seated on his lap.
Storms calm with his voice.
Circumstances become smaller when my eyes focus on the face of the one who gives all I need in perfect timing.
I'll step out onto the water, and call upon his name, and He will help me to tread.
For He who promised is faithful.
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Stay close by My side
Keep your eyes on Me
Though life is hard
I will give you perfect peace
In this time of trial
Pain that no one sees
Trust me when I say
That I will give you perfect peace
And you'll never walk alone
And you'll never be in need
Though I may not calm the storms around you
You can hide in Me
Burdens that you bear
Offer no relief
Let Me bear your load
'Cause I will give you perfect peace
Stay close by My side
And you'll never walk alone
Keep your eyes on Me
And you'll never be in need
Though this life is hard
Know that I will always give you perfect peace
I will give you perfect peace.
Perfect Peace Laura Story
