Rest

Isn't it apt that death equates to 'resting in peace'?

It is of little wonder that the writer of Philippians 4:7 remarks "And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

What a word to use --- transcends! How important being at peace must be if it is required to safeguard and protect both the emotional and logical aspect of our lives...

Yet, in this world of constant change, turmoil, unrest and uncertainty, this lofty idea of peace seems so far out of reach. Can I honestly say that I've had ever experienced a moment of utter peace before? Presently, probably not since I'm never outside the interminable barrage of the hassles of church, school work, relationship issues and the like.

However, this flight after the unattainable serves a higher purpose, that is --- a goal to perhaps one day, achieve this ineffable calm.

So it is my resolve to give a little more of my precious time this year to sit in the stillness of His presence, hoping to get a little closer in the relentless pursuit of this thing called 'peace'.