The Lord is Peace.
When you read that, what comes to mind? When I close my eyes and I think of that statement, the Lord is Peace, I picture a vast ocean with waves crashing all around, however, in the midst of all that–I find peace.
That is the meaning of Jehovah Shalom.
God–our Peace–is what we feel when everything around us is complete and total chaos. The house is a mess, the kids are a mess, the marriage is strained, yet through it all we find Jehovah Shalom–the Lord is Peace.
If you are missing that peace today, I encourage you to read Judges 6 regarding Gideon. Everything was crazy around him, but God chose him as a might warrior and let him know that He would be there through it all. Gideon named that place The Lord is Peace for that reason. Your life may be in turmoil, but know sister–God is there. He is full of peace and He will give it to you if you ask!
Jehovah Shalom–my Lord You are peace. Thank You so much for the peace You have bestowed on my life in the last two years. I have never been more at peace with all the “junk” I have been through. I can step back and look at it all and know without a shadow of a doubt Lord that You are at work in all the chaos. Thank You for stilling my heart, and teaching me to trust in the peace that You offer. Help me to continue to trust that peace as I go throughout this year.
Visit the other participants of 31 Days of Ministry Online at A Woman Inspired or:
- Amy – 31 Days of Heart Matters: Life: one {magnolia scented} bubble bath at a time
- Karin – 31 Days of Intentional Parenting: Mommy Matters Blog
- Jen – 31 Days of Social Media: 867-5309 Blog
- Lisa Boyd – 31 Days of WordPress: Lisa Boyd’s Blog
- Karen Lewis – 31 Days of Praise: Simply Amusing Blog
- Dawn – 31 Days of Encouragement: My Home Sweet Home Online
