It’s funny how I never know what I want to write about when I get time to start for the day.  I usually go and read what everyone else has posted for the day, and then at some point get distracted by some random link and then spend the next 30 minutes scrolling through webpages and news feeds.  Inevitably, I realize it is getting late and decide to open my writing tab so I can at least pretend like I am going to start.  Usually an idea comes within a few minutes of me opening a writing tab.

Star light…star bright…

Today I opened my site, and then popped over to google the meaning of peace again.  I noticed at the bottom of the definition that you can use “peace” as an exclamation.  the exact wording of one of those exclamatory definitions is “an order to remain silent”.

How often do we miss peace because we are not silent.  We have surrounded ourselves with noise, and made sure to fill everyone’s ears with the sound of our own voice.  We miss our chances at little moments of peace.

It reminds me of an old hymn.

“Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin Mother and Child,
holy Infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, holy night, shepherds quake at the sight,
Glories stream from heaven afar, heavenly hosts sing
Alleluia.
Christ the Saviour is born,
Christ the Saviour is born.”

Take a few moments in the silence as you seek peace today.