The Lord of Peace

"Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all." - 2 Thess. 3:16

It's so weird: in many ways I feel more at peace right now than I have at any time in the past year. In other ways, I feel less at peace. Even though my circumstances are more up in the air right now, I feel like God is the only one who can do anything to change them right now, so it's much more of a "I have no choice but to let go and let God..."

I liked the idea that Jesus gives us peace intimately. Not through a messenger, but Himself. I forget how Jesus embodies God's desire to "meet us where we're at." I always look at the Holy Spirit as the Trinity's peace-giver. The constancy of the peace is also meaningful to me, particularly right now. It seems like lately it's an ebb and flow thing more than a stream. I want Jesus' peace, but I tend to notice it during the waves of turmoil and distress. I love the idea that it prevails at every point.

Another point particularly meaningful was the idea that Jesus breathes reconciliation into troubled situations. I feel like I need to be reminded that the Lord of Peace is working in and through me to change me. Jesus came to bring peace, not just with God, but with each other. What a comfort right now!!

Lord,
Forgive my fears, my faithlessness. I come to you believing: You are the Lord of peace. I turn to you and away from the storm. I look to you and away from fear. I believe you are all about filling me with your peace at all times!