Sweet Peace

Sweet Peace

Nearly nine years ago, I had the privilege to meet the amazing Wynonna Judd. Growing up a country girl, I could hardly resist being completely star-struck. She had recently released a song titled “Peace In This House.” I was two months away from the birth of my first child which was a whirlwind. However, my husband and I were in the midst of complete chaos with our family around us. Broken-hearted, I clung to the words of the song.

“Hey kids turn off the TV. No I don't want to watch the evening news.

Come on over here and sit down next to me, and let your mama look at you.
Your beautiful faces that I wanna keep safe as long as I can. 

I'm telling you right now, there's gonna be peace in this house.

There's gonna be peace in this house.

There's gonna be some tender talkin’ and sweet little nothings that add up to the something’s we can do without.

There's gonna be peace in this house.

Some belief in this house. Every good thing that ever happens, happens from the inside out.
I'm telling you right now, there's gonna be peace in this house.”

I promised my sweet baby, yet to be born, that no matter what… there would be peace in our house.

Fast-forward to today, I have two crazy kiddos who dominant my life, schedule and sleep patterns! I have a gigantic dog that loves mud and a house that is bursting with noise constantly. What happened to the peace I promised so long ago?

This week in my quiet time, I was reading in the book of John. In John 14:27, Jesus shares with his disciples, “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.”

How easy it is to think that I am responsible for my own peace! My only responsibility is to accept it from Jesus. He knows what I need and what the needs of my children are. He knows what riles me up, and what calms me down. The best part of all is that He is offering it to me. Free and clear. No strings attached. And He is offering it to you.

As I reflect on this incredibly busy time of year, peace seems harder to find. I have found His peace in the quiet, intentional moments: listening to worship music, sipping tea and reading the Bible with my kids. I find the calmer moments, (although seemingly few and far between!) are more tender and peace filled.

As we approach Christmas and through the beginning of 2015, I pray you find the peace your Savior came to offer you. Relish every moment. Ask Him to quiet your spirit. Allow the Prince of Peace to be your peace now and forever.