Psalm 119:165

Those who love Your law have great peace, and nothing causes them to stumble.

This is an incredibly long psalm (176 verses), and it's all about the Word of God, and how following it helps us stay pure and grow in faith.

Thoughts for the day...

I have heard a song a few times on the radio this month (I believe by Amy Grant) talking about the busyness of the Christmas season, and how everything is so crazy, and she sings about how "I need a silent night, a holy night," just to slow down, relax, and remember the meaning of Christmas.  She's searching for peace during this busy, bustling time of the year.  That song, combined with today's verse, makes me think about so many people who are searching for peace of mind in this sometimes crazy world.  That peace can be found by doing what God tells us to do in His Word.

I really think that if people understood the true meaning of Christmas, they would find that elusive peace.  They would understand that it's God's Son, the Word incarnate, that brings them peace.  That peace that passes all understanding came to be with us more than 2,000 years ago and is the reason why we celebrate this time of year.

My Prayer

Thank you, Father, for sending us Your Son 2,000 years ago to bring us peace.  I pray that during this Christmas season, people would slow down, understand the true meaning of this time of year, and seek Jesus to find the peace that they're searching for.