Peace ....

It is one of those verses that routinely pop into my brain. One might consider it a coincidence, but I don't because I know that it the Spirit reminding me of the words of Jesus. Jesus says. "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" (John 14:27). Notice that the same peace that is in Jesus is given to each one of us if we are a Christ follower. This peace that is given to us is contrary to the ways of the world. This means that true peace does not come from our salary, education, social status, living situation, or bank account. True peace can only come from the power of the Holy Spirit. I relax in the fact that there is a divine peace within my soul. It is comforting to know that I need not be troubled or afraid because God is in control.
This brings me to something else that has recently entered my brain. While jogging this past weekend an old school Newsboys song came on. I have since listened to it countless times as a prayer. As you read through the lyrics may they be your prayer and reality in your life, amongst the trials, troubles, and unclear circumstances in your life.

You are the author of knowledge
You can redeem what's been done
You hold the present and all that's to come
Until your everlasting kingdom

Lord, I don't know where all this is going
Or how it all works out
Lead me to peace that is past understanding
A peace beyond all doubt

You are the God of tomorrow
Turning the darkness to dawn
Lifting the hopeless with hope to go on
You are the rock of all salvation

Lord, I don't know where all this is going
Or how it all works out
Lead me to peace that is past understanding
A peace beyond all doubt

Oh, Lord, you are the author
Redeeming what's been done
You hold us in the present
And all that is to come

Lord, we don't know where all this is going
Or how it all works out
Lead us to peace that is past understanding
A peace beyond all doubt