Pause: A Month of Peace in Five Minutes a DaySample

Proclaim

“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:7)

Prompt

As an addict in recovery, I still have strong tendencies toward depression, anxiety, and general discontentedness. So, how do I maintain peace?

One peace-giving remedy I have found to help counteract depression, ruminating thoughts, and, honestly, just general negativity is exercise. I’ve found that a good beat down of my body keeps me balanced.

I discovered very early on in my recovery process how much I actually enjoyed running. It’s a great way to clear your mind, and it’s an easy, cheap, healthy way to still get high (a runner’s high, that is!).

I love it, so I make sure to get a few miles in each week.

Peace is something you have to work for sometimes, and connecting with God through balance and exercise is a great way to do that work.

Today’s song is a great one to crank up, get outside, and exercise. It doesn't matter what you do really—just get outside today, see God’s wonder in nature and through your body, and seek PEACE!

Prod

How can you get outside today and get your body moving?

Praise

Listen to “Wonder” by Hillsong United

Pray

Jesus, I need your peace. Guide me toward healthy ways to achieve that peace today. Let me run my race for you! Amen.