choosing peace

We all strive for peace and happiness and sometimes it’s a challenge because we encounter trials and tribulations in our lives.  One thing I do know is peace only comes from God so if you’re trying to get it from someone else or trying to gain it yourself, it will never happen.
 
I think we spend a lot of time trying to do this and that and what we really need to do is start with the Father by gaining a relationship with Him to gain wisdom and understanding to know how to live, how to deal with situations, how to respond to others and how to move on our journey. 
 
Having peace is really a choice even through bad situations because we have to choose to walk with faith, we have to choose to carry the cross, we have to choose to keep standing and most importantly, we have to choose to give God our burdens.
 
Now, I know that sometimes it’s hard to get over things and I’m not saying be strong all the time because we’re human but what I’m saying is don’t let things get the best of you, know how to bounce back and stand firm in the storms.  We have to remember that when we walk with the cross, there will be sacrifices that we’re going to face in life and if we’re trying to make it to heaven, its work on our part.  Remember, I said this world is all about good and evil.  Jesus already paid the price so this life is a blessing and everything is not going to be good all the time.  Know that God is with you and gain strength from Him.
 
Let’s allow God to work in our lives and gain peace though Him by not sweating the small stuff and when the storms come, LET GO AND LET GOD.  Also when we have issues with others, it’s our job to forgive and I’m not saying you have to put yourself in bad situations but we have to make sure our hearts are right and not have pride within us.  This is where peace comes from so do this, your days will be fulfilling and you would know that each day is important, each hour is important and each moment is important.  Make this wise choice today not tomorrow because we don’t know what tomorrow may bring.  Amen and Thank You Lord