Peace allows us to rest secure in him in the midst of insecurity. It is the wholeness that comes through our relationship with Jesus Christ. Peace in the Bible is characterized by shalom, which is more than the absence of hostility. Turmoil and peace coexisted side by side. On the calm water rested a butterfly, oblivious to the swirling water only a few feet away.Ĭrashing water on one side, gentle butterfly on the other. One side of the pool churned and bubbled under the waterfall, but the water on the other side of the rocky basin remained smooth and undisturbed. Glancing down at the pool of water at the base of the falls, I noticed a great contrast. It was exhilarating being close enough to feel the coolness and hear the power of nature. Closer, the crash of the water over the rocks sprayed my face. As we approached the waterfall, we heard the roar of the water tumbling off a rugged cliff from thirty feet above. We were determined to see the waterfall at the end of the trail. Although sections of the trail were underwater, we kept hiking, stepping on rocks to crisscross the winding stream. I witnessed this unusual co-existence while my husband and I hiked along a mountain stream. The early summer rains and snow melt flowed through a valley. When the mind races, the heart loses peace.Īt those times, peace seems unattainable and far away. I find my mind spins faster and flits from one thought to another when confusion ramps up. Add to that any interpersonal problems or anxiety regarding health issues, and concentration becomes more difficult. Have you found yourself overextended by pressures or frazzled by uncertainty? The pandemic has added another layer of stress on everyone, as we’ve had to adapt in many ways. Do you long for peace in a world of turmoil?
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