in pursuit of peace...

A bit of true confession today... I'm not feeling very positive or peaceful this day. And so, rather than any of my own 'words of wisdom' or pointless random thoughts, I shall post from God's Word intead...for He is Wisdom itself. And Truth. And Peace. And when we look at our world from His perspective, it just seems so different...

(further away?

smaller, perhaps, in the greater scheme of things?

more orderly?)

"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

Let your gentleness be evident to all.

The Lord is near.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything,

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.

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble,

whatever is right, whatever is pure,

whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable

—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—

think about such things.

Whatever you have learned or received

or heard from me, or seen in me

—put it into practice.

And the God of peace will be with you."

~ Philippians 4:4-9

What must I do in this pursuit of peace?

• Rejoice! in all things, rejoice!
• Be gentle.
• Know and remember that God is near!
• Do not be anxious.
• Pray! Talk to God about everything.
• Think on the things which are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy.
• Put all these things into practice!

And, in return, the peace of God--peace beyond my limited capacity for understanding!--will be with me. This is my task for today.