A Spirit of Peace

For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. Romans 8:6

A mind that is at peace is a beautiful thing for it actually allows us the clarity to see the beauty in the things around us. Most, if not all of us, have experienced the opposite side of this; a time when the mind was at war with itself, and chaos and turmoil ruled every thought. It can be soul-destroying and it is also exhausting. A mind ruled by outside influences can lead to devastating consequences with some finding it unbearable to live with.

For the Christian, life can be different. The one thing that a mind in turmoil does not have, is hope, and hope is what leads us to peace. The truth and reality is, of course, that a life of peace and a mind at peace does not come at the click of the fingers. Even though our spirit has been awakened and the Spirit of God dwells within us, we are not immune to those outside influences. Each day we have to choose to set our mind on the Spirit and hand all our thoughts, worries, and decisions, over to Him. Turmoil and distress will still come, but instead of them swallowing us up, the Spirit has the ability to walk us through the chaotic, back into the calm.

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15

Given the choice, no-one would intentionally choose turmoil and death over life and peace and yet, sadly, it is the reality of how many people live. If you have found peace, praise God for His grace, reach out to those who are struggling and pray earnestly that they, and all who are like them, would come to know the Spirit of peace.

Living a spiritual life means handing your heart, your soul and your mind over to the governance of the Holy Spirit, which allows the peace of God to enhance the beauty of life.