Peace in the Midst of Turmoil

From my handwritten journal entry of 4/5/2025

I am grateful for peace in my heart!

And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 1:14

And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.

1 John 4:16

And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one:

John 17:22

Me: Good morning, Holy Spirit!

Holy Spirit: Good morning, Jon!

Me: I lament the “divide and conquer” inroads the enemy is making into our society. There is so much discontent, name-calling, accusation, and even outright violence!

Holy Spirit: Do not expect peace to prevail where the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6) is rejected. Your statement of gratitude today recognizes that the heart is the residence of Peace.

Oh, let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, but establish the just; for the righteousness of God tests the hearts and minds.

Psalm 7:9

 “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; Who can know it?

Jeremiah 17:9

Those who have accepted Our invitation, who have allowed our indwelling have the fulfillment of Ezekiel 36:26 –

I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.

Those who have not accepted will still be subject to hosting evil vitriol, and will remain in fear, be filled with hate, strive in turmoil, and be overrun with anger. This is what you observe around you, to varying degrees of progression. The cure to this terminal sickness was purchased through Jesus’ blood shed for all. However, fear, hate, chaos, and anger are blinding. They obscure the light of Truth (Matthew 10:34).

Let the light you have been given shine (Matthew 5:16). The darkness has no defense against it. Encourage those who will listen to not respond to evil speech in kind. The dark response will merely merge with the darkness that baited them, resulting in more darkness.

Me: Thank You Holy Spirit! I love You!

Holy Spirit: You are welcome! I love you!

Peace Personified