Peace

It is a common desire all around us.  You can see it in the increase of retreats, spas, massage, ...  It is so easily given up - unexpected challenges that we allow to upset our days and lives.  I value peace in my home and life.  I like quiet, order, soothing sounds.  While we can orchestrate peace to some extent, lasting peace can only come from God and a constant, healthy relationship with Him.  I have been singing this song to myself since Sunday night and enjoying the reminder to keep my mind and heart on God and His ways.

Like a River Glorious

Frances R. Havergal

Like a river glorious Is God's perfect peace,

Over all victorious In its bright increase;

Perfect, yet it floweth Fuller every day,

Perfect, yet it groweth Deeper all the way.

Hidden in the hollow Of His blessed hand,

Never foe can follow, Never traitor stand;

Not a surge f worry, Not a shade of care,

Not a blast of hurry Touch the spirit there.

Every joy or trial Falleth from above,

Traced upon our dial By the Sun of Love.

We may trust Him fully All for us to ;

They who trust Him wholly Find Him wholly true.

Stayed upon Jehovah, Hearts are fully blest;

Finding, as He promised, Perfect peace and rest.