Proverbs 14:30(NIV)
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
A Peaceful Heart – Having inner tranquility and emotional calmness, being at peace with yourself and the world.
Characterized by mindfulness, and also Self-Compassion, and Compassion for others..
Philippians 4:11(NIV)
I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.
Content does not mean that you don’t want better, but that until you get better or have more, you will be satisfied.
Now, it may take time to get to that point, depending where you are in this journey of life.
So part of inner peace is not to beat yourself up because you haven’t arrived at a certain place.
We are all learning and growing. We fall short sometimes, but our goal is to walk in peace.
Part of peace is also trying to live in the present.
Yesterday is gone, and tomorrow is ahead of us. There are parents once their kids are born, and they start stressing about college for their kids, we need to plan but not at the expense of our peace..
Some or still in the same place emotionally 10 years after a break, that is not God’s will for you,
What doesn’t bring continuous peace:
1. Achievements – There is a sense of accomplishment that we should get from accomplishing or goal.
Whether a college degree, thar dream job, starting that business or non profit.
We should be proud and celebrate ourselves. But I can tell you life happens. If our peace is totally based on accomplishment, we will be disappointed.
2. Positions – There should be joy, happiness, and celebration on getting that home, car, or anything value. Again, temporary peace, but we should be grateful.
3. Money – Unfortunately, money can come and money goes.
Our inner peace should not be directly tied to money. True, we need money to survive, and it sucks not having it or enough of it.
4. Relationship – Whether married or not, people may disappoint us, intentionally or unintentionally.
We will disappoint others; intentionally or unintentionally.
We all need connection, whether married or single, we all need friends or some connection.
But never let your peace ve directly connected to anyone.
Death, sickness, and decease are different because most of the time, it’s out of our control.
We just have to trust God and family and friends to see us through. But never live or base your peace on the approval of others.
5. Current Events – There is so much going on in the world now, politically, religiously, military conflicts etc Media and Social media seems the thrive off of causing fear, hate, and division, regardless of the affiliation.
So don’t let your peace be based on what you hear or see around you, not that we should not be informed, but don’t let it keep you down.
Isaiah 9:6, Jesus is referred to as the Prince of Peace.
Jesus or the Holy Spirit is my main source of peace, but I also meditate, read, listen to music, talk to people, go to the gym , exercise, I write, I started blogging. Sometimes, peace just happens, but sometimes you have to be intentional about making it happen.
So whatever works for you, if you find yourself down for too long, get some help. Depression is real, anxiety is real, stress is real, and all those can affect your mental health as well as your physical health.
Please, if you are someone you know is Suicidal please call the number below if in the United States.
In the United States, the national Suicide Hotline number is:
1-800-273-TALK (8255) or 988.
God wants all of us prosperous and financially stable, but until then, please do not let it stress you out too much.
I know that can be hard, but A Heart At Peace is everything. Let not your inward peace be totally dependent on circumstances or outcomes
If you have been or in an abusive situation and need immediate help call above number.
If not immediate, get help from above license therapist, or if you just need someone to talk to, hopefully you have family, friends, mentor, pastor or priest.
A Heart At Peaceful, it is everything.
The I AM Principle 