Peace and Quiet

"Be Still and know that I am God."

Parent's of newborns long for peace and quiet-a night of no crying and a solid 5-6 hours of sleep.
Neighbors of dog lovers long for a night of no barking, a peaceful rest.
Teachers run home in hope of a few minutes of no screaming kids, or questions, they long for just a few minutes of quiet time.

We all LONG for peace and quiet. For a moment or two where we can gather or thoughts and rewind from the day. But, what if the peace and quiet only brings hurt? What about those who come home after a long day at work or with friends, to an empty home? What if the quiet brings tears because a loved one is gone? Or a friend is no longer in arms reach? What if peace and quiet doesn't help everyone?

Aunt Boo, I can't imagine walking into your home and not calling for Uncle Tom. But you are a strong woman, a woman of Faith, and you must know that even in the darkest of hours, God is with you.
To my friends who have lost babies, I can't imagine being in your shoes or how hard your daily struggles are, but know that God is your peace and strength whenever you need Him.
Miranda, when I look out across the street and no longer see your porch light or car in the drive, I know that God made us friends for a reason and He will continue to bless us with an amazing bond.

God is with us when our mind wonders...God gives us strength during the peace and quiet. He renews us and fills our heart and mind with His power and love. When we need a cry or two (or a week full of it) or when we need a little uplifting, we are reminded of God and His amazing grace for us and the love He has for us. When we begin to ask  the "why me's" or "how comes" (which we all do at times, and it is only human of us to do so) God doesn't turn His back. God doesn't give us direct answers. But God tugs on our hearts and after we ask our questions, and shed our tears, He REMINDS us and He RENEWS us.

God stepped down from darkness to be the light that we need in our lives so many times. He is with us when we are teaching 24 crazy kiddos, working a double, rocking a fussy baby or coming home to an empty house.

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.  The Lord be with all of you.

Colossians 3:15