Peace:

   It is rare to meet anyone who really experiences peace.    Even most Christians are easily agitated or hurt, hold grudges, and often complain.  Many live in regretting the past and fearing the future.  Yet, most would say all the right things.  The justification for the lack of peace is usually some situation and it is always someone else's fault.    We are to follow The Prince of Peace.    We are to become like Him.  We are to dwell in and rest on His Word.   Where is the peace?  It is certainly not in knowledge, nor is it in calm circumstances.  It is in walking by faith and not by sight.     It is in trusting Him and obeying Him, even when there is no open door in sight.    Those who trust in Him can be trusted.    Those who follow after Him have an assurance that insulates the soul from deep attack.    Choice.  It is about choice.  Choosing to stand on God's Word.  Choosing to do the thing that does not seem possible.  Choosing to invest in eternity.    There is no reason to stand on shaky ground when we are able to stand on the Rock of Ages.