When a person limits their view to their earthly existence, they can only hope for a false peace. A peace with only the outward appearance of tranquility. In reality, they only desire the illusion of security by attaining the greatest possible material wealth with the least possible effort. They build an imperfect and unsustainable peace that is doomed to fail. They will be bitterly disappointed, it is only a fragile sense of peace that is easily destroyed. The Lord, Jesus, shortly before his ascension into heaven told us, "Peace I leave with you: my peace I give you; not as the world gives do I give to you."
There are two kinds of peace: that which men can make for themselves and that which is the gift of God. Man's peace is imposed by the force of weapons and is terribly fragile. Man's peace doesn't last because his greed and selfish desire for power always overpowers his desire for peace. Man's peace is but a mere semblance of peace that is founded on fear and mistrust. On the other hand, the peace that comes from God is born in the heart and is a strong and lasting peace. Because God's peace is founded on justice and love it permeates the heart. It is God's gift to us, who love his commandments and live by his word.
Having a close personal relationship with God is the basis for a Christian's sense of joy and peace. In this sense of peace, we will find our true security, a warmth and trust for the future. We live with the assurance that.... "in everything God works for good with those who love him," as St. Paul told the first Christians in Rome. This assurance is also the source of our strength in difficult times. We shouldn't be frightened or fear any harm even though the circumstances we are experiencing may become unbearable, for God's hand is as powerful as it has ever been. If it becomes necessary, God can and will work miracles. We should have a great deal of peace in knowing that we have protection in God's hands.
If we earnestly seek God, though he may see that we have faults and imperfections that shouldn't be there, he will still the winds and calm the sea of our troubles. He will also give us the peace we seek, we have but to possess the faith of a mustard seed, turn to him and trust him to experience a great calm and lasting peace.
May I wish everyone a blessed Christmas and holiday season. It is my hope that God has a prominent place in your celebration this and every year for we should always put God first. I also wish you the peace and tranquility that only truly exists walking by his side.
There are two kinds of peace: that which men can make for themselves and that which is the gift of God. Man's peace is imposed by the force of weapons and is terribly fragile. Man's peace doesn't last because his greed and selfish desire for power always overpowers his desire for peace. Man's peace is but a mere semblance of peace that is founded on fear and mistrust. On the other hand, the peace that comes from God is born in the heart and is a strong and lasting peace. Because God's peace is founded on justice and love it permeates the heart. It is God's gift to us, who love his commandments and live by his word.
Having a close personal relationship with God is the basis for a Christian's sense of joy and peace. In this sense of peace, we will find our true security, a warmth and trust for the future. We live with the assurance that.... "in everything God works for good with those who love him," as St. Paul told the first Christians in Rome. This assurance is also the source of our strength in difficult times. We shouldn't be frightened or fear any harm even though the circumstances we are experiencing may become unbearable, for God's hand is as powerful as it has ever been. If it becomes necessary, God can and will work miracles. We should have a great deal of peace in knowing that we have protection in God's hands.
If we earnestly seek God, though he may see that we have faults and imperfections that shouldn't be there, he will still the winds and calm the sea of our troubles. He will also give us the peace we seek, we have but to possess the faith of a mustard seed, turn to him and trust him to experience a great calm and lasting peace.
May I wish everyone a blessed Christmas and holiday season. It is my hope that God has a prominent place in your celebration this and every year for we should always put God first. I also wish you the peace and tranquility that only truly exists walking by his side.
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