Unreasonable Peace

There is a peace, beyond the reason of this world, in knowing that you are a child of God. And it doesn't come from an assurance that we'll be protected from anything bad here - there is no such assurance! It was never given. Life here can be harsh and painful. It certainly was for Jesus!! Why would my life deserve better than his??? The pain we experience here is an integral part of the darkness and decay that has taken possession of our world. And us! And we are not shielded from it simply by claiming God as our lord.

So where does the peace come from?? The sense that no matter what happens we'll be ok??? Because we are still vulnerable, like anyone, to the point that everything we have can be taken! Down to our health, and life itself!!! So where does that peace come from???

I have puzzled on this. And I think it's a few things. Firstly - that my heart is safe with him! His love is so great that he was willing to give himself for me!! That is huge!! I am valued beyond price!! And his love is so pure!! Never in my whole life, has he ever done anything to damage the security of my heart, held in his!! And he's promised to never leave me to walk life alone - no matter how hard it gets!! He walks me through it! And constantly lifts my thoughts to brighter things. Opens my eyes to the beauty all around me in every day! Pours his love into me so that I never have to feel empty and unfilled.

He gives me a vision of a life that is greater! Life as he intended it! With no evil to harm. And promises that no matter what life here does to me - that life of his is mine!!! And one day will be a solid reality. And I know that he cannot lie. His promises are very real. No matter how much this world might take from me - it cannot take him from me!! Or the assurance that all is well as long as I am his!! That can never be broken. Because he cannot be broken. He is the same - yesterday, today and forever - the only "thing" I know that can honestly be relied upon, because he does not change.

That's where my peace comes from - even in the midst of turmoil. Because my "being" in him can never be taken. Peace beyond what seems reason here. Because it comes from him. His existence and nature cannot be shaken. And mine his held within his.

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