Day #18

#18: Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of God no matter the conflict.

I cannot think about the concept of peace without thinking of the clip from the movie, Miss Congeniality, where all the pageant contestants want "world peace." (I tried to place the clip here for you, but it wouldn't let me, so CLICK HERE to see it.)

Ahhh, good ‘ol world peace. While I do laugh while seeing this clip, and as cheesy as it sounds to say it, wouldn’t it be great to have world peace?

There is conflict everywhere. There is conflict across the world, where brave and courageous American soldiers work for the safety of those near and far. (THANK YOU!) There is conflict in communities. schools. homes. relationships. friendships. families. the workplace. within yourself. Conflict will happen, and as long as we’re humans on this earth, we cannot escape it. It may be something huge, or something not even visible to anyone but yourself. However, when in conflict, emotions are high. stress is even higher. and panic and desperation sets in to find a solution.

That solution is peace.

Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of God no matter the conflict.

When conflict arises, give it on over to God. Even though He already knows all about it, He loves for us to trust Him at His word and believe that He is in control. There is no conflict in your life too big for God. When we turn it over to Him, knowing He is with us every step of the way brings indescribable peace through the uncertainties. tears. dilemmas. knots in your stomach. disappointments. difficult conversations.

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”- John 16:33

Don’t live in conflict.
Choose a better story. Choose peace.