peace is a promise

When anxiety and fear rise to overwhelm me, when grief pulses through my veins and emotions edge toward overflow, there is only one place I run. One refuge where I feel safe, understood, and unconditionally accepted. I turn first to my Father, falling securely into the comforting embrace of His arms.

At times, I sit at His feet, palms open in surrender, whispering, “Take my emotions, my anxiety, my fear. Take this cup from me; yet, let Your will be done, not mine.”

Other times, I lean into His chest and let the tears fall until every ache is expressed. I murmur, even through broken sobs, trusting that He hears the heart behind my words.

Sometimes, no words come at all. I simply rest in His embrace, finding comfort in His quiet presence as it soothes my heavy-laden soul.

Here, I am my true, unguarded self. I can pour out my heart, my fears, and my weariness—again and again—without fear of judgment, without the weight of shame. I can repeat my struggles like a broken record, knowing He will never tire of me. I am assured I am no burden to Him. I can wrestle and writhe and scream and shout and whimper and cry until the burden lifts and the ease of His grace restores rest to my soul.

In Him, I am always assured comfort and rest, and His consistency means I trust Him enough to run to Him first.

He lifts the heavy weight from my shoulders.

He comforts my soul.

He provides me with hope.

He renews my strength.

This morning, as anxiety surged,

I ran to my Father,

and settled at His feet.

I poured out my fears,

my emotions, my tears,

and He answered gently,

“My daughter, what do you need?”

I knew it was only one thing.“One word: Peace.”

He drew me close,

holding me to His heart.

“Peace I leave with you;

My peace I give to you.”

And in that moment, it was done.

My heart found rest,

my shoulders felt light.

Truly, my Father is the best—

He never fails to turn darkness into light.

Peace is a promise that He freely gives.

It arrives with His presence,

And In His Person, it lives.

It’s not in material gain –

No physical possession.

Not given in ways of the world:

fleeting security and obsession.

It’s found deep within,

In The Advocate, Who was made available,

Through His death and resurrection.

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.