Peace

The term 'peace' originates most recently from the Anglo-French pes, and the Old French pais, meaning "peace, reconciliation, silence, agreement" 

Deuteronomy 31:8 is a verse that has been implanted in my mind the last few weeks. When I found out I needed to have another surgery to (hopefully) correct my problem, my anxieties were through the roof. After all, I had just came out of a surgical procedure back in August. It had been only 5 months and now I have to go back to a place where my anxiety and fears run rancid. Why me? I'm one of those worry warts that worry about everything. Why am I having to go through this once again? 

Then, I started to to question myself. Why not me? I'm not this special person that deserves to be exempt from trials & tribulations. The one thing I started to dwell on was the peace that I had the first time I was told I needed surgery. But, was that just a coincidence that I was calm or was the Lord showering me with his Holy Spirit that never left my side? As the days started approaching, I was reminded of that special "peace" The Lord gave me. Will he give it too me again or was it a one time occurrence? I knew I had many people praying for me. Church family, my Pastors, their wives and my family. I couldn't find myself getting worried. My Pastor always says if you give it (your burden, problems, fears) to The Lord completely, you will not be able to worry about it. The Lord will give you that perfect peace in the midst of the storm. I did just that. The Lord completely took over my fears and anxieties. I felt such peace as I entered the hospital that morning. The Lord never left my side. He went with me through it all. It doesn't matter if its the first time or the fifteenth, when you give it to the Lord, He will surely be there!

What did I do to deserve this wonderful gift of peace to carry me through my trials in life? I didn't try to carry this heavy burden alone. I gave to it up to someone who was capable of handling it! After all Deuteronomy 31:8 tells us that "the Lord will go before us, he will not fail us nor forsake us." If the Lord is already there, then why should I be afraid? I'm so thankful for the peace He gives in time of need. I wouldn't trade it for anything this old world has to offer. 


Praise Him in the storm. He's opened armed and ready to hold you tight. Give it completely to Him. Allow the Holy Spirit to move through you as He promises he will. I will leave you with this song of hope. 1 Peter 5:7 - ⁷ Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

As I circle back to the meaning of peace from above, "to be quiet, in agreement" sticks out in my mind as I have to "agree" to allow The Lord to go to work in my life. 

Have a blessed day,
Angela