peace in the chaos

Therefore be strong (stable, established) in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand (hold up, continue, persist, endure) against the devil's schemes (trickery, methods). For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground (resist, oppose) and after you have done (have prepared) everything, to stand.

There is a whirlwind around me.

Of stress.
Of tension.
Of big decisions.
Of unattractive circumstances.

However, the peace I feel (when I pray for it and quietly sit under the Lord's promises) is amazing. Sure, my body is feeling the stress (especially in my back and neck, ow!) and I feel tired, but that's life.

All I can do is pray - listen - obey - and rest. In the obedience comes the rest, the peace, the ability to exhale. Because I know that I'm doing what the Lord is asking of me for this moment, for this day. And I'm depending on Him to help me do it. His yoke is light.



I run in the path of Your commands, for you have set my heart free.

In your anger do not sin; when you are in your beds, search your hearts and be silent. Offer right sacrifices and trust in the Lord...I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone O Lord, make me dwell in safety.

He has shown you, o man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.