Thankfulness and Peace
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,
to which indeed you were called in one body;
and be thankful.”
Colossians 3:15
That little word, “Let”, is revealing. It tells us that peace is available and waiting for us. It only takes a choice to experience it. That choice? Thankfulness! It is amazing how many times these two words, “Peace” and “thankfulness” are paired up in the New Testament. They are linked together in our minds and in our hearts. When we are thankful, then we experience peace. Why is that? When we are thankful in spite of our circumstances, then we are acknowledging God’s authority over our lives and accepting His will for our lives. In this is peace. Try it. List all the things that you have to be thankful for. Then settle in with a great big smile and a feeling of contentment.