…Seek peace and pursue it. –Psalm 34:14
Rest is a gift that proceeds from peace. Peace—in the truest
sense of the word, is like a deep running water of life overflowing the
soul—providing nourishment and long-lasting strength.
Lately, I have been discovering that peace is one of the
first things that the enemy and the world tries to rob from us. Oftentimes, this occurs subtly and we
are unable to realize it until we are on our last leg. It’s easy to become distracted with
tasks, work, responsibilities, relationships, etc. All of these things are
wonderful and we’re not meant to confuse apathy with rest, but we are called to
recognize the difference.
Peace is a fruit that comes forth from abiding in its
source. When you feel anxious or distressed or worn, you are called to “take
Christ’s yoke upon you” (Matthew 11:28). We each are called to tend to our
relationship with Christ because he will help guard and protect our peace—and
ultimately our rest. He is our strength and strong tower. In his cleft we find
rest for our souls.
As in this picture, our hearts are to remain ever-flowing.
Our peace should never become stagnant or dry. If it does, there will be
unrest. There will be weariness and distress and worry. Let your heart be
filled with the overflowing today. Take time to truly seek peace. Ask for it.
Ask for a new revelation of it. And learn to dwell in the center of peace.
