It’s about 5:30 AM here in Hawaii (yes, I’m an early riser, even on vacation). I’m sitting in the gazebo of our hotel’s beautiful garden, listening to the world slowly wake up around me.
I can hear water running nearby, a rooster announcing the new day, and, in the distance, waves breaking on the beach. My mind is quiet and my soul is at peace. All-in-all, not a bad way to start the day.
Granted it’s easy to feel at peace in a place like this, but circumstances do not have to determine your state of mind. No matter where you, no matter what you are doing, no matter what is happening in your life right now, remember “the God of love and peace will be with you.” (2 Corinthians 13:11 NIV)
Today, “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this; He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun.” (Psalm 37:5-6).
Give Him your cares and your worries, your heartache and pain, and He will give you “a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.” (Isaiah 61:3).
Whether on a beach in Kauai or walking the crowded streets of Seattle, Jesus says to each of us, “Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (John 14:27).
Put your trust in Him today, and “the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7).
God bless, have a wonderful day, and “may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with you all.” (2 Thessalonians 3:16).