"Thou wilt enjoy tranquility if thy heart condemn thee not." - Thomas A. Kempis
I got this peaceful photograph from the internet; baby animals are so innocent, but then they don't understand the difference between good and bad for the most part. When corrected by us humans, they can, however, show guilt at times as all pet owners can attest to.
The subject of peace for this blog post came to me by gentle prodding; I had originally intended another subject entirely. Enjoy some peaceful photographs of mine as we take a refreshing break.
There is something soothing about water lilies in a pond; and when there are koi present, it is relaxing to watch them swim about among the lilies and other vegetation. There is something special about beautiful flowers and even sleepy flamingos. Nature can be a healer; it can take you from the hustle and bustle of this busy and sometimes frantic world and it can also remind you of your Creator and put things into proper perspective, if you let it. After all, a closeness with the Lord is where true peace can be found. As C. S. Lewis said, "God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there. There is no such thing."
"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee." - Isaiah 26:3
Below is a beautiful video with soft classical music to start your happy weekend
Another video this time of wildlife at Yellowstone National Park:
The above photographs and videos are peaceful and positive, which we should always try to be. They are guaranteed to relax you and put you in remembrance of God's awesomeness in His creation.
However, we need to keep in mind what Francois Fenelon said, " Peace does not dwell in outward things, but within the soul; we may preserve it in the midst of the bitterest pain, if our will remains firm and submissive. Peace in this life springs from acquiescence to, not in an exemption from suffering."
A peaceful baby bear photo (not mine) for humor:
Scripture says:
"Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." - John 14:27
"These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." - John 16:33
