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Have you been in a bookstore lately? If you have, have you noticed how many books
are on the subject of peace? Or to
rephrase: How to escape without actually leaving the premises.
Yep. There is a lot of angst in our lives. People want stuff from us and we want stuff
for ourselves. I’m not talking about
possessions but time, attention, security, safety, kindness, compassion... the list goes on. It’s easy to become overwhelmed, which, to be truthful,
makes escape look pretty appealing.
Oh, that I had wings like a dove then I would fly away and rest!
Psalm 55:6 NLT
We hear David's desire to fly away, Oh if only
I were a dove, I could fly away and
REST! I could escape this wild storm of hatred.
But, he knew flying away was a pipe dream and instead set his sight on the one true source of salvation: God. David's reliance on God won out. He asked God for help knowing he was helpless
on his own to change the hearts of his enemies, especially a close friend who
betrayed him.
So what does it mean for us on a day when we want to escape to
the beach, take a book and leave our cell phones behind along with all those people and
troubles?
Basically this, it’s OK to dream but, the reality is we
need to give it to God. Go to him for
wise counsel and comfort. Know these times of trial will pass. Trust, in all things, God is in control.
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and
I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon
you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find
rest for your souls. For my yoke is
easy and my burden is light.”
Matthew
11:28-30
Lord, I am so
grateful, that in times when I am ready to throw in the towel and just give up,
I can turn to You for peace in my soul, knowing that following You is my
deepest desire and I will trust You to help me through any situation. Amen.
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