May the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times… 2 Thessalonians 3:16
“At all times” means in all circumstances, and in every season of life.
You arrive at secondary school—your body is coming to life and you wonder Who likes me? May God give you His peace. You begin your school exams—you feel pressure, maybe for the first time. And you wonder Who am I? Does anybody care? May God give you His peace.
You head off into further education— and you wonder Do I have anything to offer? May God give you His peace. You’re in your twenties—you secretly wonder Can I establish myself? If you’re single—you may wonder, Does God have someone for me? May God give you His peace.
Some who are married—wonder if they’ll ever have children. May God give you His peace.
You become a young parent—you feel the weight of this tiny life God has entrusted to you. May God give you His peace. A few years later—you wonder How did I end up in this job? May God give you His peace.
You hit mid-life—and you have more responsibilities and less motivation. May God give you His peace. Into your later years—you become more concerned about your health. You wonder about what you’ve accomplished, What else might I have done? May God give you His peace.
Peace—at all times. Peace—in every season of life— wherever you are, whatever you face.
Do you believe the Lord could have peace for you, even in this season of life?
Written by Colin Smith
Read by Sue McLeish
