Contemplative Bible Reading

John 14:27 (New Living Translation)

I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give.

Jesus is speaking to His followers about the future. He is about to leave this world. He will leave behind many gifts. One—something many of us have trouble accepting—is peace of mind and heart.

Cursed and crushed by worry of impending doom? Grasp the peace of mind and heart given.

There is much to fret in this world. Look around a moment and grasp the temporary and failing nature of just about everything in sight. Worry? Maybe not. Concern? Certainly. Peace of mind and heart? When I focus on God, yes. Why don’t I focus on God more often? Great question with no good answer.

Please God, help me in my unbelief. Help me to accept the gift of peace of mind and heart.