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EPISODE · Aug 2, 2023 · 17 MIN

Do You Need Peace?

from Soul Food · host Bishop Bira Joshua

The world can be a dark and tumultuous place, full of anger, fear, and heartbreak. Every day we are bombarded with images of violence, destruction, and intolerance. It can feel like true peace is something that exists only in fairy tales, an unattainable dream that we can only wish for but never truly experience.But in the midst of all this chaos and uncertainty, there is one source of true peace that is available to each and every one of us. It doesn't come from what we typically associate with happiness and contentment - money, status, relationships, possessions. No, true peace comes from a higher power - God. For many people, the idea of finding peace in God might seem difficult to grasp. After all, if there is a God, why is there so much suffering in the world? Why do bad things happen to good people? But the reality is that our human perspectives and experiences limit our understanding of God and the way he works. We may not be able to fully comprehend the reasons behind every tragedy and injustice, but we can find solace in the fact that there is a greater purpose to it all and that God is always working to bring about good, even in the midst of the worst circumstances. One of the biggest obstacles to finding peace is the consequences of the choices we make. Often, we know deep down when we're making a mistake, but we convince ourselves that the short-term pleasure or gain is worth it. And then we find ourselves facing the fallout - the broken relationships, the lost opportunities, the guilt and shame. But if we can learn to listen to our inner voice and trust in the guidance of God, we can avoid these pitfalls and experience a deeper, more lasting peace. Ultimately, true peace comes down to one simple principle - we reap what we sow. If we put goodness, kindness, and compassion into the world, we will receive those things in return. If we act out of selfishness, anger, and hate, we will experience those things in our lives as well. But by turning to God as our source of strength, wisdom, and guidance, we can find a path that leads to a life of true peace, both for ourselves and for those around us.

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