 Photo by Amy Treasure on Unsplash Recently my husband and I went on a weekend getaway to a beautiful and picturesque location in a town near the Elora Gorge called Puslinch, Ontario. Prior to our trip, I had never even heard of this little town, but I stumbled upon it during an Airbnb search. I have always wanted to stay in a tiny home. I find tiny homes very fascinating with the creativity people use to find the best use of minimal space. This tiny home, a converted shipping container, was on a pond, in a gorgeous private wooded area. With so many amenities and breath-taking scenery, this spot did NOT disappoint. Above all this location had to offer what really spoke to us was the peace and serenity it offered us. My grampa used to call his "happy place," his little "Shangri-la." We quickly deemed this our little "Shangri-la," and knew this was JUST what we needed to escape the stress and pressures of life, if even for a weekend. Finding peace is something we all long for. In Philippians 4:7 it talks about the peace of God, that transcends all our understanding, that will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. This sounds like something we all could use. Let's take a closer look. God's peace is supernatural Photo by Ben Mack Our search for peace on our own often brings only a temporary fix. God's peace is so different. He can give us peace that makes no sense. I can personally vouch for this statement. During some of the most challenging times in my life, I have been blessed with the "peace that passes all understanding," that only God can give. We cannot manufacture that on our own. It is truly a gift from God. It carries us through the good days, the bad days, the broken-hearted times and the times we feel we cannot go on another day. His peace gives us the strength to put one foot in front of the other, taking one day at a time, knowing that God will be with us every step of the way. There is such peace and reassurance in knowing we are not alone. Protect your peace We need to guard our hearts, minds and peace in this crazy world of ours. All too often we place our wonderful peace in the hands of others who do not care about our well-being. Screening phone calls, or avoiding certain scenarios or people for a while can be a form of self-care. It may seem unkind, but on the contrary, it is necessary so we can present our best selves to the world. We need to build ourselves up so we can help others. I understand we cannot avoid certain situations or people. When possible, though, I encourage you to ask yourself - Will this cost me my peace to involve myself in this matter? If the answer is yes and it is not something you NEED to step into, RUN! Anything that costs you your peace is clearly too expensive. Peace is a wonderful thing. It is rare today. If you need peace, carve out more quiet time in your schedule where you can unplug and enjoy solitude. While you are there, invite the Prince of Peace to join you. He is wonderful company and will leave you with a peace like you have never known. Tuck that in your heart today. Dear Heavenly Father, We thank you that in this crazy world of ours, you have promised to bring peace to our troubled souls. We are so grateful that even when terrible things come our way, you are always the calm in our storms and will always hold our hand as we ride this rollercoaster called life. We can't thank you enough for the gift of peace. In Jesus' name, Amen Sending you a virtual hug, Dana P.S. Go find YOUR Shangri-la!
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