“If this day you only knew what makes for peace—
But now it is hidden from your eyes.
Every day from when I wake up till I crash in bed, I am always in a constant rush—I don’t know if it’s my anxiety or just my profession drilled into me! I am in a tearing hurry to complete my set at the gym and rush to work to secure the parking and the same position in the library I occupy… I even make a to-do schedule to ensure I don’t skip small stuff. Even writing this reflection was in my to-do list right after a hot shower and dinner!
And if even one event moves out of schedule, it makes me uncomfortable, anxious, and above all, very disappointed with myself for not keeping up with my plans!! But then sometimes, I’m behind a patient wading through the hospital corridors while I have to slow my pace down as I can’t pass by them for the crowded hallways—it makes me think, why am I in such a hurry? What is my purpose? Is it the extra 2 minutes I will gain? What will I do with it? Scroll or schedule in another task so I won’t waste time! Why am I always in a hurry… is it because I cannot see the big picture, or am I falling prey to the hustle culture?
Our end goal is the same—leave this world and move on! So why am I constantly stressed or guilty if I take a relaxing break? Why do I need to constantly prove to myself I’m good enough? In my Father’s eyes, I am made in His likeness and image and yes, I do need to shed some weight to ensure His image doesn’t pick some disease …
But like Jesus tells His disciples — we are just unaware of what actually brings us peace! Life is not about jobs and money and mortgages or disease and hospital bills—life is more! It is when we will realize how to attain peace! For me it is often just driving in my car with no sound and absolute silence when I sit and say a prayer or talk to God.
Advent season is here soon—time to see the coming of peace and learn to wait and accept it!
Let us know it will be the year-end soon, and we will be searching for peace even more!
Let’s look around for our source of peace coming through gates of heaven or picked while traveling across other continents or just seeing our families & friends!!!
AMEN!
