Peace that Last

     Have you ever been in a situation where you'd give anything just to have peace? Though some of us haven't experienced war where peace is literally sought after. Daily activities can also easily take away our peace and replace it with anxiety and other kinds of overwhelming feelings. In fact, a lot of people wake up without peace at all. But how are we able to find peace in this world? Is there actually peace and does it last? Where can we find peace? Questions like these are necessary to ponder upon and there is no better day to answer all these but today. 

    The scripture tells us that there is a peace that is lasting, a peace that does not depend on situation and circumstance, a peace that is complete and is eternal. This peace is not the peace that the world gives, but the peace that is from God. Jesus said, in John 14:27, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." 

     It is wonderful to know that Jesus himself not only talked about peace but also gives peace to those who are following him. Jesus wants us to have peace and be at peace. He wants us to experience peace in any given situation. For this reason, he promised the counselor which is the Holy Spirit to all believers. The Holy Spirit gives us peace. All we need to do is ask him to help us find peace in him. We need to remember that peace is something that we do not automatically have, it is something that is from God and of God. That is why when we find ourselves without peace, the only way to have it is through prayer and petition to God and allowing God to work in us. As Philippians 4:6-7 says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” The peace of God and not the peace of this world will help us find peace despite our situation. It is the inner peace that is beyond unexplainable. 

Now, do not let the day go by without asking God to help you. Let go and let God save you and give you peace. If you haven't received him yet as your Lord and Savior, today is the best day to do it. Ask him through prayer, to come into your life and help you find peace and reconciliation with him. 

Prayer: 

Father, I come to you today with a complete acceptance that there is no peace without you. I am desperate to have peace. I need you to help me. Please take control of my life. I want you to save me from despair. Please save me. Give me your peace. I allow the Holy Spirit to dwell in me and take over my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and help me to become a new person so that I may find peace in you. Help me, Father. This is what I pray in Jesus' name, Amen.