PEACE

Theologians tell us that there was an old country saying in Bethlehem, which has since become more common about turtles and fence posts.  It goes, “If you see three wise men up on an Advent wreath stand, they didn’t get there by themselves.  They had to have a little Help 😉

SCRIPTURE

For a child has been born for us, a son given to us: authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.  His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom.  He will establish and uphold it with justice and righteousness from this time onward and forevermore.  The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this. (Isaiah 9:6-7)

These things I have spoken to you while being present with you.  But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance, all things that I have said to you.  Peace I leave with you.  My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you.  Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. (John 14: 25-27)

FOOLISH WISDOM

“The world can’t give that serenity,” he said, “The world can’t give us peace.  We can only find it in our hearts.”

“I hate that.” I said.

“I know.  But the good news is that by the same token, the world can’t take it away.”  (Anne Lamott)

PRAYER

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.  Living one day at a time; enjoying one moment at a time; accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will; that I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him forever in the next. Amen.