Peace

My day didn't start out particularly well for some reason....a bit of a surprise since I've had a couple of really good days.  I'm sure things will pick up as the day progresses but the up side of having a beginning such as this is that it helped me to relate well to Sarah Young's writing this morning.  Her subject is Peace.

Sarah reminds me that there are a couple of things to consider about the subject of peace.  First, I must recognize the need for it in my life and secondly, I must believe that it is attainable.  I have thoroughly learned through this cancer odyssey that I can't do all things at all times on my own and that life can get upside down in an amazingly short period of time.  I have asked for that elusive peace on more occasions than I can count and have found that it can, indeed, exist in the midst of chaos, as hard to believe as that seems.

"I made it clear that this [Peace] is a gift; something I provide freely and lovingly. So your responsibility is to receive this glorious gift, acknowledging to Me not only your need but also your desire.  Then wait expectantly in My presence, ready to receive My peace in full measure."-Sarah Young (Jesus Today).

There is so much truth in these few thoughts this morning and once again I'm in Sarah Young's debt for bringing them to the forefront at just the right time.

"Now may The Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way....."-2 Thessalonians 3:16-(NIV).  

On the health front:

I got an encouraging report yesterday from the oncologist's office.  Although my white blood cell count and hemoglobin numbers are still below normal, things are moving in the right direction.  Now I think I will re-read my posts on Patience😄