Scripture: Psalm 34:14
Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

Thought for the Day: When I was in college in Salt Lake City, stuff Utah, I used to love to go up into the mountains for some quiet moments with God. It didn’t matter whether it was the high heat of summer or the blistering cold of winter. In the mountains, away from the hustle and bustle of a vibrant city, away from the stresses of school, alone and surrounded by God’s breathtaking creation, there was serenity.

When we think about peace, I think we often go right for the big picture—a united world that celebrates diversity and cooperates for the good of humanity; a world without the constant threat of war. While this is of course a noble end game, I wonder if that goal is attainable until more of us find inner peace? Perhaps the path to global peace begins with each of us finding peace within ourselves.

Prayer: God who calms my soul, may I find little spaces of solitude throughout my day to praise you and experience your peaceful nature. Amen.