"There is Peace in the Word of the Lord"

A story and teaching found in the background of a new CD "Intimacy 3 + Peace and Presence."

With the new CD, a different approach was taken, which would be a little out the recent norm. It is a third installment to the "Intimacy" series of music we have done. This one, even then taking a different course. The next few blogs, I want to give some background on this CD.

"There is Peace in the Word of the Lord" is a song that realistically was written quickly and "on the spot." But what is within is a message that needs to be heard. "There is peace in the Word of the Lord" is a fact that no matter what circumstance we may be in, no matter the situation, this is a fact that holds true everytime. An old wisdom statement my mother used to give each time when there would be a searching for direction in life, or a "new" step to take, she would say, "Remember the Word of God says, 'Seek peace and pursue it!'" This a way of finding direction that never fails, it stands everytime.

But what about the one who is in a trial, a time of attack, or even, a time of a need for encouragement? Again, There is peace in the Word of the Lord. But the song goes on to say, "There is Hope found in His Love." This the hope needed that will cause you to "Look up!" It is that hope which gives the strength and encouragement needed to stand in those "not so easy" times. The chorus then comes back to say: "There is hope to rise above."

In His promises, He is faithful to them all. In His love, His tender mercy, He says that He cares for us, and that we should "cast" our cares upon Him. In His promises, He says that He will be with us until the end, He says that He has overcome the world. He then says, He will carry us. Here is that Peace to know from His Word, that hope to have, found in His love. It is that He loves you! He cares for you! It is that you are never out of His reach!

Even though a meditational CD, it is meant for "Quiet Time" and in that a refocusing and refreshing on the facts of His love, mercy and grace. But also a prayer for the heart of the listener. So if you find yourself needing direction, hope, encouragement... know this..There is peace in the Word of the Lord.