I have a choice

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. (2 Thessalonians 3:16 ESV)

God wants me to rest in the knowledge that He is in control and looking out for us. He says, “Be still, and know that I am God.”

But when things go wrong, the winds of adversity can create turmoil in my spirit and cause me to feel buffeted. When I get this way, others only see the choppy waves of my ruffled spirit, not the still reflection of heaven.

I can’t avoid the storms of life, but they don’t need to rob me of the peace of God. I can hold on to the promise that these trials will never be more than I can bear; God will always provide a way out. He’s also ready, willing, and able to bring about something good from every situation, if my heart is right and I turn to Him for guidance and help.

So when trouble hits, I have a choice. Will I project to others the vision of a storm-tossed sea? Or will they see the peace of heaven reflected in my attitude and actions? [1]

Peace of the running waves to you,
Deep peace of the flowing air to you,
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you,
Deep peace of the shining stars to you,
Deep peace of the shades of night to you,
Moon and stars always giving light to you,
Deep peace of Christ, the Son of Peace, to you. - Traditional Gaelic blessing

[1] Activated Heaven’s Reflection