Peace

   I've really been prioritizing my prayer time lately.  Making time with God daily and I feel the grace of peace.  Sometimes when I get in my selfish mode and ignore the fruits he has, I find myself just in a place of discontent, anxiety, restlessness.  Then it's these moments when I put the effort in to know him, to spend time with him, that I see the amazing peace he gives me.  And I treasure it, I just want to bottle it, because it feels so amazing- probably how Heaven will feel.  Things work, relationships are enjoyable, and I make it through, even on tough days or stressful situations, I'm able to handle it different.  I am filled with such gratitude, amazement and contentment at the really important things in this very short life we live here in earth.  I cannot thank you enough Father for the growth and wisdom. I've battled some piercing thorns in the past few years, but it's always those times that I really grow closer to you.  And for that I cannot thank you enough.