Hello Friends! Tonight’s feature image is titled “Peace Like A River ” and is available for purchase by following the instructions at the bottom of the article.
Ever since I was a kid people have advised me to “hold my peace”. It wasn’t until recently that I understood that this phrase didn’t necessarily mean shut up. Oh, I understand that’s what most people intend when they invoke the words but it means something different to me now. I hope that it’s going to mean something different for you too after this post. I realize that I have some readers that are not Christian. I can’t write this one from any other perspective. So, if you’re offended by Christianity then this post isn’t for you. You can skip this one. Unless of course, you’re tolerant enough to read it and try to gain something. I write a lot about peaceful moments and quiet time. The images that I share with you are normally places where I go to spend a few moments with Jesus Christ or in some cases something that makes me feel his presence in my life. It’s the things that “recharge my batteries”.
Christ is an endless supply of peace. We can be filled at any time. But the real challenge is staying full of peace in a world where your peace is under constant assault. I don’t have to provide examples, we all know where that stress comes from. Which brings me to my point. Being filled with peace and holding onto your peace might be two different things. Holding my peace now means something different to me. It means the ability to carry that peace throughout the day. I’m just as human as the next guy. There’s times when my peace battery is completely depleted. I’ve even gotten stressed out about being stressed out. The Apostle Paul said that he had to repent every day. But you know what? I’ve never really read where Jesus Christ refused to accept repentance. Don’t get me wrong, there will be a day when the age of grace closes and the day of vengeance will be at hand but not until after the rapture. Today we can simply come apart from the outside world and recharge as often as we need. And holding onto your peace gets easier with practice. Even if that means holding as long as you can and then running outside or into the next room to regain your grip on it. That grip will get stronger with exercise.
I hope you find this post and image to be an encouragement. Be blessed and have a great day.
Hello Friends and thank you for your support of my page. If you have enjoyed the photos or the writings please let me know by commenting and sharing my work on your social media. I also want to invite you to Follow Lloyds Lens Photography on Facebook
If you would like to Follow me on Facebook the web address is
https://www.facebook.com/aviewfromthelens/
If you’re enjoying my blog and don’t want to miss a post then you can sign up for email alerts on my website.
https://lloydslensphotographyllc.com/
Click the web to go tohttps://lloydslensphotographyllc.com/
Did you know that I also do portraits by appointment? If you’re interested in a portrait session either message me onFacebook or use the Contact Form on my website
Have you checked out the Zazzle Store?
I’m now using Zazzle to fulfil orders. What this means for you is a secure way to place an order, discount codes & a broader product selection! Simply message me on Facebook oruse the contact form on my websiteand tell me which image you want and I’ll reply with a direct link to where you can place the order.
Lastly, all of the photos and writings are my original work unless otherwise specified and are not to be copied or reproduced without expressed written permission from the photographer.
Thank you again for your support of my page! 😊
LLOYD'S LENS PHOTOGRAPHY LLC 
Thank you for sharing
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re welcome Lou Ann ❤
LikeLike
I really like the idea that being peaceful takes practise and effort. It is work to get better at anything, but obviously worth it. Another beautiful photo! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Frances ❤ Yes. Finding that peace and holding onto your peace takes a lot of practice.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Going into the next room, though I must admit is harder than it is in reality, holds a lot of arguments at bay and often stops them altogether. I’ve noticed a lot of time by arguing it doesn’t solve anything especially when both parties are heated, there’s no resolution in sight when we’re angry. Again, it’s a learning process and I can’t judge someone who will get heated and argue, they’ll learn eventually, we’re all human .
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes. Sometimes it’s better to remove yourself from a situation. In my job I often have to deal with unreasonable people and such. I still haven’t mastered it but I am learning to not allow the other person’s struggle ruin my sense of peace. Keeping that peace in your own heart can give us the power to look at a situation logically and react with a productive resolution. Of course there’s still no such thing as a magic bullet and if the other person is determined to have drama then you can’t help them.
LikeLike