Peace

peace: noun \'pes\

1: a state of tranquility or quiet: as

a: freedom from civil disturbance
b: a state of security or order within a community provided for by
by law or custom

2: freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions

3: harmony in personal relations

4: a: a state or period of mutual concord between governments
b: a pact or agreement to end hostilities between those who have
been at war or in a state of emnity

5: --used interjectionally to ask for silence or calm or as a greeting
or farewell
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I've been asked several times, by what *seems* to be a huge number of people if I've heard from the "baby" recently. I have said, "no, and I'm not worried" more times than I care to mention. Loving and well meaning friends and family appear to be more concerned than I am about his well-being--and I have to ask myself--is that so? Of course it's not~~but I don't want to appear distant or withdrawn either.

I can't put my finger on anything other than this: God has given me a deep sense of peace about this. About the baby, about his parents, about the situation in general. I know that he is fine, and is well cared for. I know that no governmental or agency paper work is too hard for God, and I know that he has orchestrated this chain of events.

When I look at the definition of peace by Webster (above), I love that the meaning that relates to my situation is: FREEDOM from DISQUIETING or OPPRESSIVE THOUGHTS OR EMOTIONS. Because that's what God has given me in this--FREEDOM.

I am not worried about any part of this which is outside of the realm of my control. I even know that He will provide the money for this--although that is the biggest concern for Jason and I.

I've attached some verses below that talk about God's peace. Check them out. Everyone needs a good dose of peace from God. This is good stuff.
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John 14:26-28

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 16:32-33

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.

Romans 15:12-14

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

Philippians 4:6-8

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.