Listening to Peace
Is what I am listening to causing me to be peaceful?
“And God’s peace [shall be yours, that [a]tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall [b]garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Phil. 4:7 AMPC
On any given day, many sounds can be heard filling the space. Early in the morning when I am on a walk the symphony of birds can be heard waking up the day. At night crickets sound in a cadence peaceful and powerful. Throughout the day, different noises can be heard, most of the sounds are not peaceful. Yet, often I can choose what I am listening to. In the morning, I can hear the melody of birds, or the cars driving down the road adjacent to my neighborhood. I can listen to the joy of the verses I read or the worrisome thoughts that scream. I get to choose what I listen to.
There are sounds that bring great peace and other sounds that steal peace. I ask myself, “Is the voice in my head the voice of the Beloved?” Or is the voice I hear one of condemnation? What am I choosing to hear? What I am hearing effects what I think about? Am I dwelling on life-giving messages or those that steal joy? If you ask yourself these questions, what do you discover that you are hearing?
Today, may we acknowledge what we are listening to and may we examine the condition of our heart. And in that place of truth, may we embrace the unconditional love and unending grace of God through Jesus. May we hear His whisper that we are loved, chosen, precious, treasured, cherished, for we are His masterpiece. May all the other echoes in our mind stay in harmony with the truth of who we are, for we belong to the King.
What am I listening to? Is this sound life-giving or stealing my joy and peace?
Jesus,
I choose You, give me strength to choose You when I do not feel like it. May Your truths echo in my mind. In Jesus name
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