Pausing to Just Be
By Linnea Wells
“Now may the Lord of Peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.” 2 Thessalonians 3:16
Camping in the rain is not generally considered peaceful. However, in that moment before you fall asleep and you listen to the rain falling on your tent, there’s a very specific sense of calm and peace. It’s just a matter of your perspective. Peace is out there, sometimes we just need to stop and pay attention.
When my sister and I were mid-grade school, we used to get up early on December mornings and just sit in front of the lit-up Christmas tree. The house was quiet, and it was the very definition of peaceful. The holiday season can get hectic with all the activities and gifts (which are not automatically bad things), but the pause to just ... be ... was necessary for my spirit.
When we only see the inconvenience of rain, or the hustle and bustle of Christmas, then it’s time to pause and remember to let the Lord of Peace guide us.
Holy God, lead us into your peace at all times and in every way this Christmas season. Amen.
St. John youth member Linnea Wells plays in the bell choir and is on the youth leadership team.