The second Sunday of Advent is upon us. These weeks tend to fly by. But we are a little prepared for Christmas. But what does Peace mean to you?
It’s feeling a little more like Christmas around here. More shopping has been done, we received our first Christmas card in the mail and we dug out the boxes containing the decorations from the attic. I had moments of rushing around but then stolen moments of simply being still and enjoying some down time, usually snuggled under a blanket with a sweet girl watching a cheesy Christmas movie! But a few mornings I had some quiet time with coffee in hand, too.
The other night I was driving home from town and it was snowing and had been for a couple of hours. The roads were slippery and driving into the snow was like a Star Wars scene. I’m not enjoying the winter driving and it’s still only fall according to the calendar. But then I got stuck behind a very slow driver. And I couldn’t pass, the roads were too bad. So there I was driving 30km down the road…in the midst of the softly falling snow. And the scenery, well, at that speed, I could take it in. All the trees were being gently covered in a soft, fluffy blanket of snow. Each house that had Christmas lights glowing, well, they were glowing extra prettily under their snowy diffuser. It truly was a winter wonderland. And it was stunning. When I started looking around me, my crappy drive took a turn for the better and become a thing of beauty. In the midst of my chaotic drive, I had found peace.
Sometimes we can’t control the curveballs life throws at us. We find ourselves in situations where we don’t know how to proceed, where to turn or what to do. It’s tough. It’s scary. But, did you know there can be peace through it all? I have scriptures rattling around in my head, bits and pieces that I memorized as a child, that come to the forefront.
“And the peace of God,
which transcends all understanding,
will guard your hearts and minds
in Christ Jesus.”
Phillipians 4:7
I’ve seen it. I’ve felt it. I cling to it. Have you? Do you know that kind of Peace? When we look at the world around us, it’s easy to be discouraged. And I have no answers to solve the problems we face. But I do know the One who holds tomorrow. And with that comes Peace. Peace I can’t explain. But Peace I willingly accept.
It is my prayer that you have this Peace in your life as well.
To be continued,
Lori
You can read the 1st Sunday of Advent’s post HERE.
