I'm always surprised when it comes to how people react to life. I've watched people face the worst tragedies and heartache with incredible peace--the kind of peace that only comes from the presence of God. Their response to the worst of the worst always makes my faith brand new. But. At the same time, I've watched individuals unravel over something minute, something that won't impact anyone or anything but what they planned for the day, something that in the end really doesn't matter. The tension and anxiety from the minute changes the dynamics of day, leaving everyone afraid of a major explosion. In the end, we're responsible for what we do and say, regardless of the circumstance.
Consider.
And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts (Colossians 3:15a, NLT).
There's something powerful to the one minute word, let, used in this passage. This one word tells us that we have the authorization to have the peace of Christ rule us; however, it is an ongoing choice. The old Beatles' song, Let It Be, would fit perfectly with this Word of wisdom. Seriously, those old songs still wander around in my thought process. At least there's some use for them in this context and it's a reminder of the impact words have on us or whatever else we let in.
Learning to Kickstart the day with the peace of Christ,
Kerrie
(written by Kerrie Carlisle Palmer © 2011 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)
Consider.
And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts (Colossians 3:15a, NLT).
There's something powerful to the one minute word, let, used in this passage. This one word tells us that we have the authorization to have the peace of Christ rule us; however, it is an ongoing choice. The old Beatles' song, Let It Be, would fit perfectly with this Word of wisdom. Seriously, those old songs still wander around in my thought process. At least there's some use for them in this context and it's a reminder of the impact words have on us or whatever else we let in.
When you get down to it, the three words, let it be, define the choice of letting the peace of Christ to rule within. The thing is . . . the peace of Christ . . . is an active state of being.And, yes, the stuff of life often strikes quickly and without warning. We've all been hit straight on with something which is at the very least irritating and at the most, devastating. The force of an unplanned and uninvited disruption may disorient our resolve at first, knocking us to the ground. But.
In our weakness, God has promised to be our strength, giving us the ability to stand and face whatever comes our way with the peace of Christ. And, we will have the divine peace, if, we let it be.It's made clear, we're created for the peace of Christ rule in us, the key to health and wholeness, central to our walk of faith, the signature of the presence of Christ in you. But, it's a choice. Let it be.
Learning to Kickstart the day with the peace of Christ,
Kerrie
(written by Kerrie Carlisle Palmer © 2011 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)