Tag: #Peace

Wine & Faith by Nadia Crane – Wrap Up (Reflection #7)

A Reflection Series for Mental Health Awareness Month

The Power of Peace

Excerpt from Wine & Faith – 19 Days in Napa

Jill returns to the chalet, where she recounts spending months sifting through scripture on these specific words: “wife,” “husband,” “love,” and “marriage.” She pours herself a glass of wine and opens her Bible.

…God has called us to live in peace. How do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? – 1 Corinthians 7:15

I pause, soaking in the words… and wash away my preconceived notions.

“God has called us to live in peace.”

That doesn’t mean peace at all costs, as my father would say. No, we are called to peace…
Then it hits me.
Bam.

Strangely, this might just be my get-out-of-jail-free card…
I begin humming Amazing Grace.
The Spirit fills my soul.
Peace.

…God has…opened the door to separating from Derek.

I can almost taste it.

Faith Reflection

What does peace look like for you? Do you feel at peace and safe in your home?

As we wrap up this series for Mental Health Awareness Month, I invite you to think about peace—peace with your partner, in your home, and with God.

Do you feel at peace?

Good mental health begins with a deep, inner knowing that we’re meant to live in peace. God calls us to peace, and we can trust that knowing when surrounded by those who love and treat us kindly. In that place, we find God’s peace and the freedom to live without fear.

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” — 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)

Jill’s moment of clarity is more than a decision—it’s a spiritual awakening. She learns peace doesn’t come from holding everything together at all costs. It comes from letting go of what keeps her stuck in fear, conflict, or guilt.

Like Jill, we can find strength in letting go. When we do, we trust God’s peace will fill the spaces where fear once lived.

Haiku

No more silent wars—
I stand firm in who I am,
God’s peace, my shelter.

Reflective Questions

Where are you called to release the burden of fixing what cannot be fixed?

How does the idea of “peace” differ from how you’ve defined it in the past?

What would it look like to live in peace today—right now?

I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Please comment and “like” this post if you feel led to do so.

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I and Thou: Shhh…Green Pastures are Within Us

Meditative Coloring Soothes the Soul.

When we feel depleted, it’s easier to turn to God. Let’s try to turn to God every day!

Remember that God’s mighty hand leads us through life’s twists and turns and provides us access to the calm, gentle dwelling Spirit within us.

Focusing on the colors and shading helps the brain to disengage from the world. It allows us to invite God to calm our thoughts and engage in quiet reflection. Amid natural disasters, remember to take a break and breathe. Breathe in God’s goodness and exhale the worry and fear.

Green Pastures

Breathe in God’s Goodness.

Hold. Exhale Worry and Fear.

Find the Peace Within.

#GreenPastures#Reflections#MeditativeColoring#Peace#Love

Cranberry Lemonade: Faith & New Beginnings

In our previous two posts, we discussed how faith can help us see life through a different lens. We learned how faith can transform and turn us into new creations by providing the courage to move beyond our past. Then, we explored how we can find peace with ourselves and others by seeking reconnection and reconciliation. Today, we will explore divine intervention and new beginnings.

Divine Intervention and New Beginnings

Peace and reconciliation bring newness to our relationships with God, our families, and our communities. Divine intervention allows us to grow into this new creation, like cranberries and stevia, transforming lemonade into something fresh and different. The key is to be receptive and hear God’s calling. We must allow God to work within us as we feel a nudge to do something different.

How do you see divine intervention in your daily life?
What role does prayer play in your life?

Action

This week,
consider reaching out to someone you have lost touch with.

 Prayer – Let us pray…

Divine Creator,
You are in and around me.
I surrender my life and all of my relationships to the Universe.
Fill me with love.
I trust You will direct my path and journey with me.
Help me to create something spectacular with lemons!

Amen

#Faith #Transformation #SpiritualJourney #Reconciliation #Relationships #NewCreation #Reflections #Peace #DivineIntervention

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The Spirit of Amethyst

The Spirit of Amethyst

Image Credit: Pinterest Origin Unknown

The heart of February envelops us,
In a blanket of tranquility and sensual beauty.

Purples, lilacs, violet hues,
Sparkle through the coolness of night.

Wrapped in a translucent cloak,
A silent guardian calms its presence.

Radiating an inner warmth,
Where peace and courage form a sanctuary.

Personal growth opens its doors,
To face life’s challenges with a resilient spirit.

The shade of trees wields its protective shield,
To ward off evil doers.

A portal to introspection opens,
By the Spirit of the Amethyst.

Adorning jewels harmonize the universe,
Inspiring a desire for a sweet embrace.