Inner Peace even in Turmoil's...

"When winds are raging o'er the upper ocean,

And billows wild contend with angry roar

'Tis said, far down beneath the wild commotion,

That peaceful stillness reigneth evermore."

By--Harriet Beecher Stowe.

Life has rolled every heart, in a roller coaster during the present condition of Covid-19. Not only terminal illness, jobs, economy, education, everything and everyone's heart is beating thinking what is next. The desire to be at peace with God, others and ourselves had been; the longing for all the souls through ages. Pursuing peace, is the need of all the human beings. It, is a continuous journey. Inner peace, comes when you fully trust God.

When, a person loses his near and dear ones, or there's a familial dispute, or losing a job, or having fought with your friend, can easily take away; your peace of mind. Peace, is not the absence of external conflict. It is something related to inner, it's the power of internal security. Our God is the 'Prince of Peace'. Never does He want, or likes a person with a disturbed mind. He, has given His Spirit, and when our mind is guided by His Spirit, it brings peace.

You, can see Daniel in the Bible, when he was put in the den of lions, he trusted God, that God will deliver him. So, he was at  inner peace of mind. As written in Isaiah 26:3 "You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trust in you".

Illustration: There was once, a King who offered a prize to the artist who would paint, the best picture of perfect peace. Many artist, tried but, only 2 were selected. Out of the two King, had to choose the winner. One picture, was a calm lake, with peaceful towering mountains all around and nearby a girl sitting. Overhead a blue sky with fluffy clouds. All over, a picture of perfect peace.

The other picture, had mountains too.  Overhead, an angry sky from which, rain fell. Downside, of the mountain there was a foaming waterfall. This, did not have a look of perfect peace. But, when the King looked minutely, he saw behind the waterfalls, on a birch tree sat a bird brooding in her nest.

The king, saw the first painting and said this, is a stagnant peace. When, he saw the second painting, he was very happy with the artist and awarded him, the best painter. The king, explained "peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. Peace, means to be in the midst of all those things and still be calm in your heart. That is, the real meaning of peace."

'An inner peace'. This, is the peace Jesus, wants you and me to have. As now everywhere, when a stressful and chaotic environment is going on. God, wants you to be filled with the peace that surpasses understanding and time.  Problems and difficulties can come in every life. His promises  in John 14:27 " Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." God doesn't want you and me to be troubled and fearful.

When, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, it was my Lord who lead me in the stormy and raging winds. He, held me and lead me thus far. His, hand was gracious to give me the inner peace. As said, in Phil 4:7 " And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Friends, I want to share my experience it is true if you choose to trust God, with those blind corners in your life, He will lead you to the road of inner peace. You, will experience the peace that passeth all understanding in every circumstance. If this article has been a blessing to you and enlightened you, and you would like to help someone, please do share with them. I love to hear your comments too. God bless you all.

Thanks

Ann.