Our interim preacher wrapped up his series on the Beatitudes yesterday morning. He spoke about being a peacemaker. The sermon was really good but one statement in particular has stuck with me. In discussing the definition of peace he said, “Peace is far more than the absence of something – war or conflict, it is the presence of something or someone – the presence of God.”
It reminded me that even in the midst of turmoil – whatever that turmoil might be – God is with us and offering a peace that we can’t even understand. How often do we forget that God is in control. We get so worked up over the negative all around us and fail to remember the bigger picture.
So no matter what you are going through today or this week, just remember, God is with you and offering a peace that doesn’t even make sense. It doesn’t mean that your turmoil will disappear but it does mean that it can never overcome you. Take heart!
Clay in the Hands 
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