Author of Peace

   Wednesday, it's the middle of the week. At this point in a week, everything is in full swing and it is easy to become overwhelmed in the midst of all the deadlines and commitments. Sometimes I'm tired after the first couple days of a week, so it's difficult at times to gather motivation and strength to complete the rest of the week strong. However, God has been showing me what a blessing each day is. Instead of thinking about the whole week, He has been reminding me to focus on one day at a time. This way I will be able to enjoy each day and experience the fullness of it.
   One thing I have dealt with at different times in my life is confusion. It's a tough emotion to deal with because there are so many other feelings that come along with it, anger, fear, or sadness. When we are confused, it is easy to get mad at God or blame Him for not giving us the answers. I have learned that it's during these times that God has taught me to trust Him and be patient. Many of the circumstances we live in are confusing and often times we don't know a lot of the answers, but God does.
   God did not promise to give us all the answers, but He does promise us that He has a plan and will guide us through every circumstance that we face. When we become confused because of a situation or outcome, instead of becoming frustrated and worked up, God beckons us to Him. He desires to give us peace and restoration. Many things in this world can cause us to wander away or become distracted from these truths. By falling into the world's patterns, it will only lead us farther and farther from our Lord and the clarity that He brings to our lives. 

   God doesn't desire for us to live a life led by confusion, uncertainty, or doubt. He has given us a purpose to live. We all have been given different abilities, ideas, and gifts that God created specifically for each of us. Instead of allowing our lives to get weighed down by the different pressures and things we face in this world, look to Jesus. He is an author of peace and desires to restore our hearts. When this world seems to be more than we can handle, just remember that God has already overcome it all. When we lose our way, He will direct us back to Him. When we are troubled, He will bring us comfort. When we are broken, He will renew us. He will substitute our pain with healing, our heartache with revival, and our confusion with peace.