Holy Peace

 

"Loving God,

Only open

your wings

and I will climb beneath their shadow

and find holy peace.

Amen"

Suzanne M. Lewis

 

 

As the second week of Advent unfolds, we are reminded of the importance of Peace.  For many this seems like one of those things that we may achieve after all that we "need" to do is done.  This time of year it is so easy to look around our lives and find so many things that legitimately need to be done.  We have work commitments, church commitments, family commitments and then when we do stop and look around we see all the need in the world.  Peace, what a great idea, if only I had time. 

 

It has taken me many years to realize that it is actually when we can operate from a place of peace that we are able to get far more done.  Maybe the lists change, maybe the "must dos" change, or the "must haves" are turned on their ear. 

 

The reading today from the "Living in Joyful Hope" speaks to the idea of crawling under the wings of God.  It is when we feel secure and safe that we are most able to invite God into our lives.  The Holy Spirit has a way of turning our world upside down, or perhaps turning in right side up. 

 

As we pray today and reflect on the idea of Peace, I invite us all to slow down.  What does Peace mean to you?  How are you prepared to invite God into your life?