Sitting beside water always sooths my soul. The excitement of rushing brook or the stillness of a beautiful lake, speaks so much calm within me.

Philippians 4:7 “Then because you belong to Christ Jesus, God will bless you with peace that no one can completely understand. And this peace will control the way you think and feel.8) Finally, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper. Don’t ever stop thinking about what is truly worthwhile and worthy of praise.” It has been said (Bible hub) that the peace of God abiding in the heart is a sure and trusty garrison, guarding it so that once the evil spirit is cast out, it cannot return. Once we are prayed for and are clean, the peace of the Lord acts as a protector as we meditate on the right things: soul, mind, body and spirit. These good thoughts keep our minds in the right place; therefore, God’s peace keeps us safe. This includes peace with God, peace with men, peace with self. It watches over with a watchfulness “that neither slumber or sleeps”–“both the hearts and minds”(the souls and the thoughts formed in them), guarding our whole spiritual action (Elliott’s Commentary for English readers).

Poem by Robert Jones Burdette

Somewhere, out on the blue sea sailing.

Where the winds dance and spin;

Beyond the reach of my eager hailing,

Out where the dark storm-clouds are lifting.

Out there where the blinding fog is drifting,

Out where the treacherous sand is shifting,

My ship is coming in.

I find my peace in Jesus Christ, find your peace in Him too! Invite Him to come into your heart and fill it with His peace.