A dear friend recently visited our home and found an oasis of peace. Hers was not the trouble of trials, but of seeking God for direction for the passion He put within her. That too is troubling. That sort of trouble is apt to cause sleepless nights, mindless staring, and wordless wondering – and family and friends to worry.
She found what she sought – not so much from us – but from our oasis. A simple ranch-style home, hung with baskets of bright blooming flowers and herbs. Containers also sparkling with color and scent huddling around the chaise lounges by the pool. Wonderful Houston spring weather – not too warm, not cold at all, and very low humidity. Doesn’t just the thought of that make you want to visit??
But the secret of our oasis is not in what you see and smell, nor the warmth of our love and fellowship.
Our secret is the peace of God that pervades our home.
Psalm 119:165 Those who love Your law have great peace, and nothing causes them to stumble.
Isaiah 26:3-4 The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, because he trusts in You. Trust in the LORD forever,for in GOD the LORD, we have an everlasting Rock.
Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness will be peace, and the service of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever.
Isaiah 54:13 All your sons will be taught of the LORD; and the peace and well-being of your sons will be great.
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you.
Romans 5:1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 8:6 The mind set on the Spirit is life and peace.
Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.
2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance.I think the most critical part of our lives is making Jesus Lord early in the morning.
Taking time before everything else to enjoy Him and spend time listening to Him, or sharing our hearts with Him. Often, in our garden, waking up the morning with the birds. There we celebrate His Love for us, His awesome, incredible, unconditional, passionate love. And we rest. Before we begin our day – we rest with Him.
