I have been thinking a lot lately about how God sets us apart. Not in the chosen people kind of way but rather that he has made us so inherently different after salvation that those who do not believe have no capability to understand some of our ways. Its been buzzing around in my mind for a few weeks but I felt this mornings quiet time gave me a small example of such things.
He says he does not give to us as the world gives us. So I looked up the definition of peace. It is freedom of the mind from annoyance, distraction, anxiety, or obsession. So I thought of these things as what the world offers being annoyed in traffic, distracted by our phones, anxious about money, or obsessed with gaining worldly goals. Then I realized God gives this peace his peace that should free our minds from the things that tie it up. These worldly things bind us and keep us from reaching this peace. Some people will never understand that meaning of true peace. They may never understand why we can say we will pray for you and walk away. Its this belief in God followed by the peace he gives us. I love the reminder at the end do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. Sometimes we are so good at this. We can say a prayer for a friend and we no longer worry about what is troubling them, we say a prayer as we hit the 5th round of turbulence on a long flight and we are no longer afraid. So why then are we still caught up with so much trouble and fear.
I took this verse as a reminder to PRAY about everything. When we pray to God we let go of the fear which opens our hearts up to receiving the peace he offers. Its such a simple solution to happiness that we often look over.
Growing a human gives you a thousand reasons to be annoyed, distracted, anxious, or obsessed. It allows your heart to worry and for fear to take over. With each day that passes I find myself more concerned that I will get sick again. Then I imagine myself making it to 40 weeks and having a big chunky baby! My mind is running wild with ideas. Not to mention the hormones making all of this even more crazy! However I have found that every time I stop and pray I free my mind up a little more and give God room to give me peace. No matter the outcome I want to walk away from it being free from fear and abundant with peace.
29 Weeks and Counting
