Peace

Peace.

The opposite of much of our days as they are peppered with worry, anxiety, fear, and insecurity. We long for peace in every part of our lives. In every corner of our house. In every cubicle of our workspace. In every fiber of our being.

I just adore the fact that God gave some very specific names to Jesus and one of them was exactly what each one of us needs, right now, right here: The Prince of Peace.

For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

-Isaiah 9:6-7

Let’s keep it very simple. Today, whenever you have an anxious thought rise up about having enough money, being enough of a mom or friend, or doing enough—interrupt that thought with a simple prayer: God, be my Prince of Peace. Amen.

That’s it. One little interrupting sentence. Let God meet you in your insecurity with His peace.

Or try some breathing-mindfulness: Breathe out your worry, and breathe in His peace. Take 5 breathes, right now, and name your anxiety with each exhale. And then repeat" “God is my peace” with each inhale.

He came to bring peace. Take advantage of it!