The Lord gives strength to His people; the Lord blesses His people with peace. Psalms 29:11.

Last week was a blur. The news was full of constant turmoil from hurricanes, earthquakes and threats. My own life felt somewhat like a hurricane as I felt a heavy cloud covering me. I was restless and on the edge. Everything was bothering me and it wasn’t until Friday came around that I felt the heaviness lifting. I know sometimes God will allow us to feel such a way to intercede for something that’s coming or is. Obviously there’s so much to intercede for! I’m happy I broke out of that feeling but I don’t forget what God could have been asking from me. I am a feeler, my emotions gravitate to what’s going on around me and at times I know when God just needs me to stop and pray. But have you ever felt such a heaviness where you can’t even think straight, your thoughts are clouded and your eyes become blinded? I must have snapped at my poor husband everyday last week for no apparent reason, thank God for unmerited love. Sometimes we just have to stop and thank God for the peace He has already given to us by grace. I was also reminded about my peace baby Caleb; he turned 4 months last week and he’s all smiles, he truly brought peace in the darkness. I wish I can share his smiles and sense of peace to those who are suffering around the world from all this natural disaster. Sometimes we just need to be reminded of the strength and peace God has left us on this earth. On this early Monday morning, I’m thankful I can sit back with my cup of coffee in hand and reflect on last week. Today I am strong and today I will stand firm and intercede for my family and those around the world. I encourage you the next time you feel on edge, irritable or restless, ask the Lord to help you understand if He’s speaking something to you. Maybe He simply wants you to pray or intercede. Thank Him for the peace He so freely gives us and just rest on Him knowing that He is still in control.