Like A River

 I spent some time with a dying friend.  He had unusual peace while he suffered with a horrific cancer.  The thing is . . . his life was good . . . really good.  And, he was the kind of person that purposefully made a difference.  Turns out, he knew the value of impacting others. Even so, his time on earth had ended; his days were done.  His death did not make sense. So. The peace in him and in the atmosphere around him could only have been from God.

The book of Isaiah records the difficult challenges  the people of that era faced.  In the midst of the difficulties, Isaiah revealed the promise of God: "I will extend peace to her like a river . . . (Isaiah 66:12)

The peace of God is like a river. When we fight against the current of the river, we will go under the water and risk drowning; however, when we go with the flow of the current, we gain strength, discover a new energy, and experience life the way God has planned:

Healed. Whole. Empowered.

Yes.  I believe my friend received healing, became whole, and was empowered by the Spirit of God while he was dying. Peace is the sign of healing.  How did he receive that kind of healing?  The one thing I know is that my friend spent time alone with God each day.  It was a discipline that he intentionally developed.  The more time we spend with God,  the more we will experience God's peace. Then, we will be more able to access His peace in difficult times.  So. The discipline of seeking God first each day enables us to receive the peace He extends to us. 

Spend time with God each day.
Receive the peace  that God promises to extend to you.
Confess your need of peace. Surrender everything. Open the door of your life to the River of peace. Experience Christ's holy peace, which flows within your life like clear-pure-flowing waters.

Learning to KickStart the day with peace like a river,
Kerrie

(written by Kerrie L. Palmer © 2010 All Rights Reserved)