For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. —Isaiah 9:6
I’m different and I like it! Some might even say I’m weird and that’s ok, too. I love it when I come home from work, get everything ready for the next day, take a shower, eat dinner and get in bed by 7 p.m. Can you say delightful? I also love when I experience peace, calm, and tranquility, especially when something unexpected happens. It took years of trusting God to remain calm when little things would get on my last nerve. That’s why I’m determined not to allow anyone or anything to steal my peace. Jesus gave it to me. I refuse to let anything keep me from it!
Well, with that being said, the enemy has been trying to steal my peace. Sometimes I feel like he’s winning. In January I picked up my “Star Word.” The word was “journey.” Trust me when I say God has a sense of humor! I can see him rolling on the floor laughing at me whenever I start whining.
God has been taking me on a spiritual and physical journey this year. Have you ever heard the phrase,” Be careful what you pray for?” I prayed and God answered my prayer. I didn’t realize that the answer to my prayer would be both rewarding and challenging. I’m still on this journey, and it’s still difficult. However, God is restoring my inner peace.
“There is peace like a river, there is peace like a river, there is peace like a river in my soul.”
Dear God, Thank you for the Prince of Peace and for allowing us to experience peace in the midst of chaos. In Jesus name amen
Journey – a Star Word Poem
Take me on a journey Lord so that I may draw closer to you
Open my eyes and ears, so that I may understand all you are revealing to me
As I journey with you Lord Jesus please take away everything that is not like you.
Lord guide me steadily and show me where to go
L. Darlene Dickson