Rushing sometimes comes with unnecessary anxiety.
Sometimes, trying to fix things can end up complicating them even further.
The point of no return is when panic takes over.
Sometimes pressure intensifies to the point that it sabotages quiet moments.
“Peace I leave with you,
My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you.
Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27
Anxiety is costly
When anxiety is unchecked, it often leads to mistakes.
We all make mistakes, but what’s important is that we forgive ourselves.
Anxiety shouts the loudest when things are not going according to plan.
Anxiety is a signal for help in our process when we feel lost.
Being slow is not a disadvantage
Panic disqualifies progress, as it tends to be volatile.
Quiet moments are not about being unmoved;
rather, about being in a state that allows slow moments.
Moving past inconveniences too fast can be costly.
Taking time to understand things is not being too slow.
Critical problem-solving skills are gained slowly
Those moments of analyzing how you navigate problems can be telling.
Problem-solving can also involve being a better listener.
Engaging with people in a manner that helps you to slow down is crucial.
Contributions do not always have to be about money.
Sometimes effort is about understanding another person’s viewpoint.
The process of obtaining peace is uncertain
The journey is not linear; there might be times of peace,
followed by a period of waiting or successive busyness.
No one can dictate what is the best way for you to attain rest,
because everyone’s journey looks different.
Some find comfort in being present, while others want to carve out
time to be alone, so that they can recharge after an emotional event.
The peace of God is different from worldly peace
Giving people the space they need to process their emotions is important.
Being rational comes from the peace that only God can freely give.
“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace.
In the world you will have tribulation;
but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
Fear comes from being unsettled in this world.
Where fear is, there is no peace.
You will not be afraid if God is the source of your peace.
Peace is not the absence of challenges
Earthly peace is about negotiations between one party and another.
Sometimes the other party is your condemned self.
“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus,
who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” Romans 8:1
Forgiving the mistakes you made,
and even challenges that are not self-inflicted, is important for a peaceful life.
Negotiations are not about being submissive,
but more about finding the point of peace in the midst of turmoil or quarrel.
What flows into your mind determines peace
Your heart is the first point of contact that you have with yourself.
Your heart exposes what your mind feeds on daily.
“…and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding,
will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7
The best kind of peace only comes from God’s heart.
