Peace

OK, another Christmas song....

Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace

Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ, the Saviour is born
Christ, the Saviour is born

Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth "

Heavenly Peace....Peace...  How many end their Christmas Eve service lighting candles and singing this song?  I always feel so comforted and peaceful when singing this song.  Today I strive for feeling.  At moments I feel very at Peace, it is calming.  At other moments my stomach is churning and it is hard to feel Peacful.  I pray that this evening during church I am able to feel God's Peace. 

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. 

How many times do we use the word peace?  World peace, peace and quiet, peaceful times, God's peace, peace of mind,etc.  How many prayers ask for peace?  How many times have we asked for world peace?  How many times have we asked for some peace of mind?  How many times has a mother asked for just a little bit of peace and quiet in the house?  How many times have have you asked for God's peace?  Within the past few months, I have added this request to my prayers most every day.  What better feeling than that of God's comfort and peace! 

I picture the peaceful evening of Jesus' birth - this song paints a picture so well for the mind!  Can you just imagine it??  Christ the Saviour is born - radiant beams from Thy holy face - with the dawn of redeeming grace - Jesus Lord at Thy birth... Ah, it brings warmth to my heart!  This is peace. 

Many things are out of our control.  Bringing world peace is pretty difficult to do by yourself.  Asking your children for peace and quiet is probably something you can't control either. :)  But allowing peace in your heart...Peace be with you....that is something you can allow.

2 Thessalonians 3:16
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Numbers 6:25-26
the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace."

Heavenly Father, I ask for Your Peace.  For others, for myself, for those in strife, those in pain, for all.  THank You for Your goodness.  Thank you for Your comfort.  Thank You for Your Son, Jesus.  IT is a time to celebrate!  I lift my heart to You oh God - I embrace Your Peace.  Amen