The|twinkle|of|the|lights

Today, I put up the lights outside our house.It was a rewarding job,changed the outlook of our house and brought the gift of a thought.

These last few months have been challenging for me interally. Many of the storms that we wage against consist of the unspoken, hurting thoughts and weak whispers within our souls. That is how my journey has felt lately. On this road, I have grown immensely,and have had to face the "giants" of my past, present and future,painfully.

Part of being a strong believer in peace,the search for it,and possession of it, is realizing that wanting to be peaceful is not the same as being passive. The moment I allowed my spirit to welcome passivity,I became mediorce.And the danger when I allowed mediorcity into my life, was that I wasn't peaceful.

Peace. What a simple concept, but unbelieveably difficult to grasp within my heart and life.

But then came the courageous step, the "letting go" of my burdens and the trust in the Prince of Peace. Suddenly,the "giants" seemed less threatening, my tasks more doable and my love more unswerving.

If we are seeking peace within our lives, it needs to begin with us. If we are peaceful, and trusting of the Creator of the Universe, then we are in the most powerful hands-what a strong and "peaceful" assurance.

The thought that the twinkling lights brought me today, is this:

"When you allow peace within your soul, you are a steadfast beacon to the world of the Prince of Peace."