We all have certain movies or TV shows we like to watch over and
over again. One I always enjoy (although no matter how many times I watch it,
the plot remains the same, and the ending never changes) is Miss
Congeniality. The story is uncomplicated and entertaining.
When the pageant contestants are asked about their platforms,
they offer a variety of responses, but one desire is repeated throughout… As
many times as I’ve watched the movie, I still chuckle, when Sandra Bullock’s
character presents her “non-pageant-ish” platform, and then, when the confused
audience fails to applaud, she tacks on her desire for “World Peace” to receive
audience approval.
I may laugh, but isn’t this desire for peace the craving deep
within the heart of each person? Peace for our world, our neighborhoods, our
friends and families, ourselves. While the view of peace may differ from person
to person, it’s still an innate desire
planted within the human heart.
I am a member of the generation who wanted to teach the whole
world to sing in perfect harmony. Perfect, peaceful harmony. But the years have
shown us that sharing carbonated beverages is not the recipe for world peace.
This year, 2020, has been one of the most disconcerting ones I
can remember. Filled with uncertainty and unrest, people are looking to
science, to politics, to financial security hoping to find peace. But they come
up empty-handed. Peace eludes them. Mankind wonders if true peace is even
possible.
Peace is not passive. It’s not just the absence of fear and
unrest. Peace is not a feeling. It’s not simply a dream or a goal to strive
for. Peace is real. Peace is personal. Peace was born, grew in wisdom and
strength, walked this earth, experienced all the unease and uncertainty we do,
met death head on and overcame it. OVERCAME IT ALL.
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the
government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the greatness of his government and peace there will
be no end.” Isaiah 9:6-7
Prince of Peace. Take heart. Long before you were born, our
heavenly Father knew the peace you would crave and made provision for it. While
mankind cries out for world peace, God offers us universal, never ending,
everlasting peace through His Son. Peace that transcends our understanding.
During this Christmas season, as you celebrate with your friends
and family, rest in the gift of Peace that came to us in the birth of the
Christ child.
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not
give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not
be afraid.” John 14:27
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Carol James is an author of inspirational fiction. She loves creating Redemptive Romance. She lives in a small town outside of Atlanta, Georgia with her husband, Jim, and a perky Jack Russell "Terrorist," Zoe.
Having always loved intriguing stories with happy endings, she was moved to begin writing to encourage others as she'd been encouraged by the works of other authors of inspirational fiction.
Carol enjoys spending time with her husband, children,
and grandchildren, traveling with friends, and serving in the production
department at her church. She’s a Frappuccino and soccer aficionado.
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THANKS Carol and Clare.
Good luck, God's blessings and Merry Christmas to you and yours
PamT