Peace, Peace ... Wonderful Peace

Yesterday, my pastor preached on peace. Well he actually co-preached on peace. He was joined by our college pastor and the message was wonderful. I needed to hear what the Lord  had to say through our college pastor on Isaiah 58. Jay shared about how we are often doing the right things for the wrong reasons in our walk with Christ and that certainly resonated with where I have been in my life in the past. I sat there in thanks that I was already walking in repentance and obedience while humbled that the Lord chooses to use me at all.

Mark Troutt - great businessman and even better friend!

On Saturday, I bought a new car. It was not on my radar to do at this point in my life. An eventual goal, yes, but not one that I was quite ready for. However, Psalm 139 was proven once again in my life as I believe the Lord had already gone before me and prepared the way for this to happen in a way that only He is capable of. I woke up this morning so incredibly light-hearted. I had a wonderful weekend with time spent in the Lord's house and with dear friends but what I didn't realize was how much stress I had been under because of my old car. 

Old Silver Bell

I lived in fear of what would happen if it broke down because I had no options but the Lord went before me and provided an answer to my prayers (and the prayers of many of my friends and family). I didn't worry about putting others in danger because I always knew I would avoid that at all costs no matter what kind of danger in meant putting myself in. But this morning I woke up to the sweet reality that the burden has been lifted ... I no longer live under that fear. Such wonderful peace. 

Dec. 2012 - new brake pads!

Before I share the words of song that is so perfect for my heart right now I need to share a few pics from the rest of this weekend. I have to share a pic of my friend Jon who dubbed Old Silver Bell the "Roma Downey Wagon" and "The Miracle Mobile" ... he was the last one to lay hands on her on Saturday and has always been so gracious to help me when she had a need. Jon, is a wonderful friend who is about as real as the come. This man doesn't mince words but he loves the Lord, is good to people and does his best at everything and kindly accepts double chocolate chip cookies as payment!

I also got to spend some precious time with my dear friend, Ashley. She and I both had to move from Memphis to meet each other! The Lord brought us together as friends 3 years ago as we were both in our church's Living Christmas Tree production. I really put our friendship to the test that year because my sweet daddy had a heart attack that December and that girl was

This Girl! Love Her!

by my side every step of the way. She is an absolute gem and I will forever be thankful to have her in my life. While we now live in separate cities there's no escaping that joy and peace that is found in the presence of a true friend and that's something that can't be extinguished by miles.   

Last but not least ... I had the privilege of singing in the choir last night for my church's Christmas music "Let There Be Light" ... Thank you, Jesus, for being our Peace on Earth!

Let There Be Light

Wonderful Peace 

Far away in the depths of my spirit tonight

Rolls a melody sweeter than psalm;

In celestial-like strains it unceasingly falls

O’er my soul like an infinite calm.

Refrain

Peace, peace, wonderful peace,

Coming down from the Father above!

Sweep over my spirit forever, I pray

In fathomless billows of love!

What a treasure I have in this wonderful peace,

Buried deep in the heart of my soul,

So secure that no power can mine it away,

While the years of eternity roll!

Refrain

I am resting tonight in this wonderful peace,

Resting sweetly in Jesus’ control;

For I’m kept from all danger by night and by day,

And His glory is flooding my soul!

Refrain

And I think when I rise to that city of peace,

Where the anchor of peace I shall see,

That one strain of the song which the ransomed will sing

In that heavenly kingdom will be:

Refrain

Ah, soul! are you here without comfort and rest,

Marching down the rough pathway of time?

Make Jesus your friend ere the shadows grow dark;

O accept this sweet peace so sublime!

Refrain

I love you all!!

Blessings ...

- Melody Faith