Don’t let your peace of mind declare war on everything else.

“Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.” Ja. 4

If I choose personal peace over and against peace with others I may find myself at war with God. Just because I am comfortable with my life does not mean my life is at peace with God. I covet a laid back attitude, but not at the expense of the true peace that comes from doing the right thing and treating people the right way.  Conversations Within” ts 11/5/2014

Don’t let your peace of mind declare war on everything else.

“Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.” Ja. 4

If I choose personal peace over and against peace with others I may find myself at war with God. Just because I am comfortable with my life does not mean my life is at peace with God. I covet a laid back attitude, but not at the expense of the true peace that comes from doing the right thing and treating people the right way.  Conversations Within” ts 11/5/2014

“People say "I want peace." If you remove I (ego), and your want (desire), you are left with peace.” Satya Sai Baba

“I have learned the secret of contentment.” Phil.4

What is the secret of contentment? The Apostle spells it out for us: “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” Of course, to draw on the strength of Christ is first to stop leaning on your own. Certainly, a part of doing that is to pray His prayer, “Not my will, but your will be done,” and to sincerely reconcile our hearts to it. Conversations Within” ts 11/4/2014

“People say "I want peace." If you remove I (ego), and your want (desire), you are left with peace.” Satya Sai Baba

“I have learned the secret of contentment.” Phil.4

What is the secret of contentment? The Apostle spells it out for us: “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” Of course, to draw on the strength of Christ is first to stop leaning on your own. Certainly, a part of doing that is to pray His prayer, “Not my will, but your will be done,” and to sincerely reconcile our hearts to it. Conversations Within” ts 11/4/2014

“Learning to ignore things is one of the great paths to inner peace.” Robert J. Sawyer

“Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul…” Ps.131

It is a valuable skill to be able to shut out distractions around you, better yet, to ignore the distractions rising within you. It is often an inner voice that tells us the greatest lies or lures us off the path of peace. Learn how to ignore your own bad advice, however it comes.  Conversations Within” ts 11/3/2014