"A-ha" Moment

Have you ever sat in church and heard the same verse, sermon or saying that you've heard 30 times before? But this time.....you got it....A-ha....It's like a light bulb just clicked on and you really SEE what he just said. Well, I had an A-ha moment at church this past Sunday. Pastor Jerry was preaching on peace. He read Philippians 4:7 "And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding,will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." I have heard and used that verse a million times. It reminds me of the song we sang as kids....."I've got the peace that passes understanding down in my heart, where?..down in my heart". I get what that means (A-ha moment)and actually felt it this week. I was swirling around everything in my head (money,moving, schools, packing,time limits, how to do everything) and then it hit me .......STOP and PRAY. Pastor Jerry said "ask for peace like a child". What he means is.....just like when your child wants.. let's say a puppy...she doesn't ask once. She keeps on bugging you until you say yes. That's how we should ask God for things. (Another A-ha moment). So, I kept asking for peace,arguing my case, and quoting where He said I could have peace. IT WORKED!!!! In the midst of panic ,I had total peace. I accomplished alot. Now I know I can have peace ,but I can also get sidetracked, which unfortunately I do alot. But I'm working on asking for Peace everyday, all day. I now realize how important it is. Just wanted to share this moment with you. Peace to you all. Christy