She was a humble woman of little means. Dressed quite plainly, even for the remote farming community, as she attended the little church on a cold February night. During the service, there was time set aside for people in the community to share with one another and give their testimonies. When a moment of quiet occurred, she slowly rose and simply said, "I praise the Lord for a deep, settled peace. The world did not give it to me, and the world can't take it away."
"I am leaving you with a gift- peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid." (John 14:27)
What a gift! Peace... Peace of mind and heart!
When I read this story in a book by David Jeremiah, it really struck me. Amidst all the hard work, helping each other, continuous learning, scurrying around, and pursuit of a great life, there's one thing we can't earn: the peace of living a life with Jesus. There are a lot of things I've worked hard over the years to understand, but this one thing I can't...I just know it's true.
I hope you have this peace today. Yes, work hard, take care of business, your family, and each other, but don’t chase peace…you can’t catch it. You just have to accept it. Don't be troubled or afraid. The world can not give it, and the world can not take it away.