Peace

I pull up the hood of my sweater and snuggle inside it a little deeper. It's early morning and still cool. Cool and peaceful. My eyes soak in the brilliant blue sky and waving palm trees. The view from my front porch is beautiful. Other then the occasional bird chirping, all is quiet. I love early mornings.

I open my daily Bible study book and find the page where I left off. The text for today is found in Isaiah 26:3; Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

I soak it in. Peace. Perfect peace.

With all the turmoil happening in Haiti, I've struggled with worry. What's going to happen with the elections? Are there going to be more violent protests? Will we have to evacuate? What about the return of the exiled Dictator Duvalier? What does his presence here mean?

I look back down at my book and read the text again. Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

I memorize the words. Slowly the worries and concerns fade away. I look back up at the brilliant blue sky, the intricate trees, the delicate flowers, the singing birds. God made it all. He knows our futures. He knows our past. He promises us peace regardless of our situation when our minds are stayed on Him.

Perfect peace.