Peace In This World?

"Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into his grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us" (Rom 5:1-5).

In pondering this scripture I cannot help but look at the world today and ask, "How can I rejoice in my suffering?" We see the phrase "FML" every time we turn around. REALLY? FML REALLY?

Innocent Smith was talking with his professor who declared that life would be better dead. Smith pointed a revolver at his head and said, "I wouldn't do this for just anybody but if you think so." The professor scrambled to his feet and attempted to back track on his words. Smith shot twice around his head. The professor was grateful that Smith spared his life. Apparently life WAS worth living.

FML? NO! Then how can we find peace in the junk that forces us to say FML? Look carefully at the first verse above. It begins by stating we have peace with God. It is because of this we can rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. When we have peace with God every other chaos lines up under that.

The question is this: Do you have peace with God? Pray to God. Talk with me. Let's find peace with God in this chaotic world.