Elder Wisdom by Lois

Dona Nobis Pacem

"Peace I leave you, my peace I give you..."

John 14:27

Am I receiving that peace you give for my soul? Jesus, You offer it, yet my part is to receive it. You especially extend it in my times of turmoil when I need it most, but I get so wrapped up with "me", that I miss "You". Your peace comes by focusing on You and putting other things aside. The more I forge forward the more I need to be quiet with You, to hand over all that I am carrying to You. Then I can receive Your perfect peace.

James 1:2 tells me to consider it pure joy whenever I face trials. Could it be that You are the "pure joy" because You are my refuge and strength? Psalm 41:1

Holy Spirit, help me to be still in Your presence. Control my mind with faith and trust as You bless me with Life and Peace. Romans 8:1 "The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace." I welcome Your peace.

In the powerful name of Jesus,

Amen