I have a belief, that underneath everyone’s pursuits in life is a desire for peace. Peace of mind, peace in our inner being.

Many of the common desires in life, achievement, financial success, fitness, health, or love if distilled into the core desire, is a desire to feel at peace with one’s self; Peace that you accomplished your objective, achieved something you were proud of, built a strong relationship, raised successful children or other achievements that make you feel “good” about yourself.

Often times we find that achieving these things do not bring us the sense of peace we thought we would have. Something still feels missing when we rely on these achievements to give us peace.

Paul tells us about this in Phillipians 4:6,7. “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”

The peace we are hoping for from winning the next game, adding a digit to our income, or finding that right person will come with thanks and trust in God’s grace and mercy.

Dear Lord, help us remember that our peace comes from you, and live our lives in this peace. In Jesus’ name. Amen.