Run After Peace

Run After Peace

Whoever wants to embrace life

and see the day fill up with good,

here’s what you do:

 Say nothing evil or hurtful;

Snub evil and cultivate good;

Run after peace for all you’re worth.

1 Peter 3:10-11 [The Message]

When I think of the word, "peace," oI am tempted to also think of the word, "impossible."  The daily news media reminds us how difficult peace is, both in concept and in reality.  I do not believe, however, that Peter is speaking about peace in the world.  We could run forever and still be chasing such an elusive dream.  The apostle is speaking, I believe, about peace in our own hearts: the absence of fear and conflict with others, the calm trusting in His mercy that brings peace to our souls.  I wish you blessings in your quest for peace today.

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When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,

When sorrows like sea billows roll;

Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,

It is well, it is well with my soul.

It is well with my soul,

It is well, it is well with my soul.

The United Methodist Hymnal, No. 377