Father, it was wonderful having Massey home for almost a month (almost 8 years ago)! We cherished our time together. But as those times often do, schedules get scrambled. We were up later than usual, which usually means we got up later than usual. Thank You, Father, for the great moments we’ve shared together and for the answered prayers for a safe journey home. As we all step back into normal routines, help me to be driven to sit down and spend time with You, each and every day. Amen.
1 Peter 3:10-12 (<<click here to read the passage)
Using a quote from Psalm 34, Peter drives home the point of avoiding evil and seeking out peace. As my Live Application Study Bible alludes to, finding and maintaining peace is not an easy task. Peace is elusive, and even when we do find it, even in the best of circumstances, it is a delicate balance to maintain.
The idea of maintaining peace brings to mind entertainers who used to spin plates on poles. Each plate must be kept spinning, or it will fall to the floor and break. One is not such a big deal once you get the hang of it, but four? Six? A dozen? The Guinness World record is 108! I can’t even imagine!
But how many times is keeping the peace the same challenge? Keeping everybody happy, not rocking the boat, not saying the wrong thing, doing all the right things, not doing the wrong things – it’s maddening! But as Christians, it is part of what we are to do.
Lord, this day may I be the best “plate spinner” possible. May I focus on people today, may I love them as You do. It quite often is a balancing act, but may I be a man of peace in a world of craziness. And may I do so with Your wisdom, love, and strength. Amen.
(Jan 13th, 2017, Fri, 7:09 am)
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