Quiet Reflection!

Peace comes from the Lord. Its quiet in Boswell, well, as quiet as it can be on a monday night at 11:40pm. Its cool outside but comfortable. Feels more like late september than August. The constant drone of the television across the alley at the sports bar creeps through the sleepy streets of this quiet little town. The crickets constantly play their stringed instruments. And in the midst of that gentle noise is peace. But peace does not rest on the shoulders of the town, or the porch I am currently sitting on, or even me. It comes from a deep satisfaction in my creator. It comes from knowing Him personally. I'm 26 years old but the Lord has placed a steadiness in me that makes me feel 70, perhaps. I guess I won't know for sure until I'm 70, but the Lord has removed anxiety, stress, and given me a hope and satisfaction like non other I've experienced. Not in the things of this world, but in the Holy Spirit. See, i have had to trust the Lord with my whole heart these past 4 weeks. I can truly say I gave it up to him entirely. I know I did because when it happened I no longer worried about impressing others with fancy words, or trying to meet the needs and standards of others. My words had purpose and were directed by his Word. I fixed my eyes on my lord and savior, Jesus, and purposed to be like Him. And put him at the direct center of my life. I am sharing this not to brag or boast in anything I did, but to honor the one who made my life possible. I also make this known so those whom I love and care for can keep me accountable to these words. See, it's happened before, I get excited about what the lord is doing and am on a spiritual high for a while and then come down and lose sight of how great God really is. But something is different this time and I want to make sure I don't lose sight of that. Its different because God is continually working on my heart. He has been trimming the branches out of my life that don't produce fruit which allows more of the sun, the Son, to get through. The peace I am experiencing comes with a disclaimer. It doesn't mean i won't face trials and tribulation. It does mean He will always have my best interest in mind. It does mean that my relationship with the one who gave me life and the One who saved my life deserve my full attention, and love. It doesn't mean I have done anything to deserve it. Thank you Lord! Peace comes from You!