Frustration & Peace

This morning I was meeting with a friend who is planting a new church in Seminole.  We were outside Starbucks enjoying a cup when we heard a mother yell, "If you get off the sidewalk, I'm going to pop your behind!"  Of course the little boy did & mom grabbed his arm & popped him on the rear.  I know mom was attempting to teach her son about the danger of cars but something else caught my attention.  More than anything else, the driving force in mom was frustration!

It seemed pretty obvious that there must be a number of other frustrating circumstances or worries that had captured mom's attention.  As a parent, I knew exactly what she was feeling; however, it was far removed from the words of Jesus in John 14:1 & 27 "Don't let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and also trust in me. I am leaving you with a gift - peace of mind and heart."

We all know frustration is a part of lfe; however, the peace of God should play an even greater part in the life of the Christ-Follower.  I prayed a quick prayer for the young mom & her son... May she experience the peace that only Christ can offer us.

Have you had the opportunity to experience & express the peace of Christ today?

Grace & Peace, Jeff