Once you have experienced that peace the tendency is to want to chase after it. But to your point Ben, we must receive it. That involves being ready for the gift. Doing what the Philippines passage recommends to us brings us closer to the God of Peace. And He indeed will be with you. Even in life's lowest moments when you hear the words "you have cancer", you may be surprised by the peace and calmness that you feel. And yes it does "change everything in ways beyond description" !!
Once you have experienced that peace the tendency is to want to chase after it. But to your point Ben, we must receive it. That involves being ready for the gift. Doing what the Philippines passage recommends to us brings us closer to the God of Peace. And He indeed will be with you. Even in life's lowest moments when you hear the words "you have cancer", you may be surprised by the peace and calmness that you feel. And yes it does "change everything in ways beyond description" !!
After I read what you wrote i thought "Beautifully put." And then I read what Nancy wrote and I saw I was in good company.
Beautifully phrased Linda. Good reminder from you and Ben both that receiving is the key.