His PEACE

I have experienced my share of challenges, anxieties, and pain. The worst was my bout with depression. However, once I experienced the peace of God, that peace that surpasses all understanding… I learned to value peace.

I can’t explain to you the unexplainable. I cannot help you understand what surpasses ALL understanding. But I will try to help you understand why I place so much value in it.

The high places are more appreciated once you’ve risen from a fall. When you’re struggling with merely being able to get through the day without feeling overwhelmed. When your world seems too dark for you to see a way out. When you feel as if there’s no hope or help-

Then, one day, you have the ability to see from a high place, to breathe again, and to live with a healthy perspective- this is freedom.

Miraculously you’re healed! Peace is restored, the peace of God!

Peace doesn’t always mean the difficulty will end, nor does it mean easy. Peace, in the midst of the storm is meant for you to endure the struggle. You learn to value your peace when the thought of losing it-becomes a reality. I guard my peace with my whole heart. I refuse to allow stress, anxiety or fear to take up residence again!

I’ve learned to manage anxiety, how to reduce negative stress, and how to avoid people who don’t respect my boundaries. Because, I am no earthly good when I am not functioning in a productive and positive way. I can only function fully when I am mentally and emotionally stable.

So, I have learned to control my own emotions and my own thoughts. I have learned that sometimes it’s none of my business. I have understood that there are many things that are not mine to control. I have learned to trust in the Lord with all my heart, to lean less on my understanding, and to value His peace.