Have you ever fought for peace?

Not long ago, I found myself in the small, windowless basement room of a hospital waiting to be called to prepare for my MRI. This was a first for me. I had been having some health concerns, and the doctor wanted to rule out a brain tumor. I am afraid of closed-in spaces, so that added additional fear to this situation. My mind was racing with all the possibilities of what the results of the test would show. I was sweating, and fear was very present. 

I brought my Bible with me, and it felt like a sword. It was my sword to fight the fear that was so present around me. I had my ear phones in, listening to worship music while reading verses over and over again. If I stopped, the fear came back. It was a moment-by-moment battle. I needed to engage my mind with the truth that promised peace in any circumstance, regardless of any diagnosis. 

I looked around at the others in the waiting room. Were they feeling the same fear? They might not have had the hope of peace in Jesus that I had. I prayed for them. How hard it would be to face this without Jesus. 

Peace is one of the greatest gifts God gives us. Satan tries to distract us from this, but God extends His peace to us each day and in each moment. Worry and stress can knock hard on our door, but we have the ability, with God’s help, to allow peace to rule our minds. It can be a battle, but God will help us win. Take out your sword to fight every fear with the truth that gives us peace.