How Do I Get Some PEACE Around Here?

Chaos has been a reality in my life this summer, and my heart has been crying out, “How do I get some peace around here?” There has been a swirl of emotions tied to activities that seemed they’d never end.

My parents moved closer to me which is wonderful. Still, change and moving is tough on everybody involved. (It was hardest on my parents, of course. Thanks Mom and Dad for choosing the hard thing that’s the good thing!)

Esther launched, bringing with it both relief and joy.

Now it’s a pending pilgrimage, a son moving home for a bit, and before you know it… Christmas will be here!

I know that last part is a little on the dramatic side, but it’s the way it feels sometimes. I’m not the only one, am I? In the churn of life, peace can seem elusive.

In the midst of lots of activity, God has been speaking to me in the elusive quiet moments about peace.

Peace is the gift that we all claim to seek, but God has been showing me that my worker-bee mindset is an obstacle.

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