The Rock

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Peace. Be. Still….
Breathe that in for a second.



Let those words wash over you.


 For some, the words "peace be still"  may sound extremely churchy. If you are like me you probably could be a millionaire with a number of times you have heard them. Also if you are like me, with tons of anxiety looming near you need this reminder. 


Even still.
Peace. Be. Still…

 These words suggest that we can have peace, but it can be fleeting or easily moved. The next time you notice your life has shifted from peace to frustration, peace to worry, peace to doubt, peace to fear; I want to challenge you to demand peace to return to its rightful place in our atmosphere.

 I don’t want my emotions to be determined by my situation. I want my situation and emotions to align with what I insist is the highest reality. In the best version of myself, I am full of peace, patience, grace, and love. Remind your heart that your faith is in control. Even the direst situations will work out for your good.

 I don’t know who robbed your peace. I’m not sure what kind Goliath you’re up against, but I do know that the best strategy will not come from a place of fear, inadequacy, or insecurity. The strategy you need for your career, marriage, business, or next move will be birthed from a place of peace. That’s why your peace has been under attack.

 There will be much distraction when others notice that you are choosing to take back your peace. Do not get caught up. Continue to choose you. Continue to choose The Father’s plan for your life. There’s a parable in the Bible about a man who built his home on the sand and another who built his on rock. Then a storm came and the house made of sand could no longer stand. It was gone...WHOOSH. 

 That’s what’s been happening to so many of us in this season. We are enduring storms that feel like punishment, but not so that we can shrink or be afraid. The storms were meant to reveal the areas in our relationships and patterns where our foundation could not withstand the ups and downs of life. God had to blow some sand away to reveal the rock of promises for your life. 

 Don’t be disappointed when people walk away or opportunities disappear that you miss the areas in your life where you are experiencing growth. In other words, don’t become so consumed with crying over sinking sand that you can’t see the solid rock. Wipe your tears, find your strength, and tell your peace to be still. You'll get through this. You were built to last.  Remember on Christ the Solid Rock you stand, all other ground is sinking sand. Trust in the rock.


Dear God,

Thank you that all of my hope is in the rock. In you I find my peace, even when life is not going according to plan. Father, we are fully surrendering all of the hard places to you, because we know that you have it all under control. May it draw us closer to you even in the unknown seasons of life. 

Signed,
Standing on the Rock


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