Light And Peace? or Peace And Light?

When I first started this post my mind was bogged down with wanting to see some light at the end of this tunnel! I wanted to shout, "Lighten my load, Lord!", but I didn't dare! 

I 've been feeling

 this incredible need for rest lately.....and I guess I've been thinking I needed physical rest....which I probably do! But....I forgot that perhaps I need spiritual rest....which is altogether different!

Sometimes we feel like the sun is simply setting on us...

and we let our emotions get in the way ...

or, atleast I do!

And then there is light.....

Just like when snow falls....

I love the way snow makes everything seem "lighter! and brighter!"

I don't need to fret over life's every day problems....

For in reality, they are simply God's way of letting me grow and trust...

Just like Frank Barker did when he trusted God to fill the "green chairs" at Briarwood's first location!

Now that, my friends....will make you re-think the things you think are important!

It may make  you appreciate ALL that God has given you!!! Just like it does me!!! (lucky, Jim!!!)

It may make you feel "Peace like a River!"

And understand the Awesomeness of the God that we are blessed to serve!

I know it makes my heart feel settled when I realize how very much God loves me!

And that no matter if our skies are sunny 

Or if they are gray at times...

Or even if we  think that we can phenagel God's plans...or change the colors a bit as I tried in this picture!!

We have to realize it will never be His best for us unless we "rest" in Him!

In my "old"age I have come to understand that no matter if skies are cloudy, gray, or full of sunshine....

Unless He ordains our plans.....

They are most definitely not worth per suing!

I'm so thankful that God provides us with spiritual, physical and mental rest when we need it! I'ts the only way we can truly understand His love for us and experience His peace...He gives us light..and we in turn receive His peace! What could be better?

This was my devotion 2 days ago and it really hit home as I'm struggling with trusting God for the needs of my family...the needs of our businesses, etc...I am needing Peace...and I'm needing physical rest from being sick with just a plain old cold...however...Resting in Him is what I've needed for a long, long time....I'm convinced that once I'm able to rest....I will experience His peace...and I'm looking very forward to it!! 

Have a wonderful Sunday!!!!

Much love,

In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16