Perfect Peace

You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you.

Isaiah 26:1-3 (NLT)

Perfect peace, shalom, shalom. My answered prayer. How many days, weeks, and months have I prayed for peace? Peace of mind, peace of soul, peace of emotions, and peace of body? I've made prayer lists, written letters, hit my knees, walked it out. I have even prayed in the quiet of the morning while still in bed. I'm looking for perfect peace God. Why can't I have peace what is the magic, the secret sauce?

There are three answers to prayer, yes, no and wait. I've been in wait, until today. As I was in my bible study, the answer came. Not as a nudge, not as a whisper, but a full blown direction. If I want peace, I need to trust in Jesus, and keep my thoughts fixed on him. That's easier said then done. But the miracle is it's something I can do. I can turn my thoughts to Jesus when I'm upset, confused, angry, sad. Turn to my Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd owns me, has complete authority over me and has promised to take care of me. Knowing that it brings me peace.

I am His, he is mine. I am the daughter of the King. I have stepped from bridge to shore in my quest for my Higher Power. Shalom, shalom.