Each morning I try to spend some time with Jesus reflecting, praying, reading and listening. Sometimes I can't shut off my brain enough to focus and other times the peace of just being still washes over me...
This morning was one of those days.
I was given a devotional book, "Daily Strength for Daily Needs" that simply includes daily verses, poems, prayers, and thoughts from people over the centuries. There is something beautiful about connecting with women and men who have served Christ faithfully and abundantly from long before I was even around... humbling, perspective giving, and grace filled.
Its not that a specific quote stood out to me today; rather that the Holy Spirit sent a gift of serenity to my soul. Just an overwhelming presence of peace.
Then serenity prayer came to mind...
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change. The courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference. One day at a time. Amen
Although, this prayer is often used for addicts and in recovery. I believe that living into this reality can wash over the anxious places of our hearts. It prompts me to walk in confidence that nothing is too big for God or too scary to face.
I am thankful that our Creator desires Shalom-- presence of peace-- and that in some moments we get to taste it... all things being made right around us and in us.
This Thanksgiving Holiday take some time to embrace serenity...
Where might God be bringing you to a new level of courage and wisdom?
Where can you find serenity in the often hectic moments of our broken world?
By doing this, we might end up tasting a bit more than turkey... we just might taste the Kingdom of God! Delicious!!
2 comments:
delicious indeed.
I liked it so much and very interesting, too! Thanks for sharing the experience.
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