Peace

As I was praying yesterday, an overwhelming sense of peace surrounded me. As I began to contemplate this, my thoughts turned toward the story of the disciples in the boat with Jesus when the storm arose. In the storms of life, we want the rain to stop. We want the wind and the lightning to cease. What we really want is security. We desire an absence of problems and issues. We want a carefree, stress free life. We want what we think is peace.

The truth of the matter is, this broken world in which we live does not have perpetual security and calm. Anytime we are without struggles, we are merely enjoying the calm before the next storm of life’s issues. There is no real security outside of being secure in Christ.

As I considered the peace I was experiencing in my prayer time, I realized that peace does not ignore the fact that it is raining, the wind is blowing or that eventually, the storm may, in fact, sink our boat. Peace is knowing that despite the reality of the storm there is a greater reality in the One who can calm the storm. Peace is the tranquility to stand in the storm and know without question, that everything will be alright. Peace is not found in the calm. Peace is knowing that Jesus is in the boat with me while the rain falls and the winds blow and still being content that He is in control. Real peace is attainable only in Christ. There is no security outside of Him. None.  Period.

It’s been over a week now since my chemo. I had a great day today and am looking forward to even better days this weekend.