13d (edited) • General discussion
CANDLE OF PEACE
As we come to the second candle of Advent, I’ve been thinking a lot about peace, not the big kind we wish for the world, but the quiet peace God puts in the heart.
During my visit today, I met one of the residents who always receives Holy Communion. When I asked how she was, the first thing she said was, “I have surrendered everything to Him.”There was something about the way she said it… calm, steady, honest. It touched me. We ended up having a really good chat.
We talked about how letting go and trusting God brings a different kind of peace. Not because life suddenly becomes easy, but because we stop carrying everything by ourselves. When we accept that God’s way is different and better, something inside becomes lighter. I felt that myself while talking to her.
Moments like these remind me why I do this work. Peace doesn’t come from long explanations or big solutions. Sometimes it comes from a quiet visit, a simple prayer, or a conversation that opens the heart. God uses these ordinary moments to remind us He is close.
This week’s candle invites us to bring that same peace to others, slowly, gently, in small ways. A bit of kindness. A listening ear. A calm presence. These little things really matter.
Prayer
Lord, give peace to anyone who is struggling right now. Teach us to surrender our worries to you. Help us bring calm, kindness, and comfort wherever we go. And guide those who feel afraid or unsettled today.
As this candle burns, may it remind us that even in the middle of everything, God is near, and His peace is real.
1
2 comments
CANDLE OF PEACE
powered by
skool.com/everyday-hope-2543
Gentle reflections and simple faith for everyday life. A small, quiet space for hope, calm, and strength when life feels heavy.
Suggested communities
Powered by