Peace

I had a late start this morning so I opted for at-home quiet time. I went with the good ol' Celtic Wheel because it's amazing. Everytime I read it I hear something new. Reading it along with scripture from the Bible is quite stress relieving. Save your future self from wandering up and down the devotional isle at Barnes&Nobles and just buy this book. Anywho, I wanted to share a clip:

"Giver of peace, I pray for an end to war

but there can be none without living for peace.

I pray for peace in the world

but there can be none without peace in the nations.

I pray for peace in the nations

but there can be none without peace in the communities.

I pray for peace in the communities

but there can be none without peace between neighbors.

I pray for peace between neighbors

but there can be none without peace in the home.

I pray for peace in the home

but there can be none without peace in the heart.

Give peace in my heart this day O God

and when the fighting of this world overwhelms me, 

let me know that peace begins with me."

These days I am constantly challenging myself to find peace within. Tends to not be an easy task when my stress levels are regularly reaching an all time high. When I decided to trade church in for devotional time and find this passage, I am reminded someone much greater is looking out for me. Those tests and practicals are quite important, but they are not where I find my strength nor my peace. 

May we all find peace within ourselves, even if it is just for a fleeting moment.