Recently, I was browsing an article written by Elisabeth Elliot that is included in her book, “Keep A Quiet Heart”.

This book is a unique collection of articles that were featured in newsletters that Elisabeth wrote over several years and they are all focused on discovering the way to a deeper, more restful walk with God.

As I read, I was once again reminded of this great reality …
A Peaceful Heart And A Purposeful Life … This Is How We Are Called To Live!

There is a dynamic connection here that we need to acknowledge … more than that, we need to align ourselves to this reality.

Our deepest desire should be to live purposeful lives and accomplishing that is only possible when we have peaceful hearts. Until, or unless our hearts are at peace we will struggle to engage our true purpose and thus, we will never know life at the level that it has been promised to us.

The truth is that …

We need time away from the demands and distractions.
We need time apart from daily pressures so that we can abide in His daily presence.

It seems that Elisabeth battled as we do with securing and sustaining healthy boundaries that would lead to a balanced life.

She longed for a quiet refuge away from the noisy, frenetic circumstances of day-to-day commitments. Elisabeth Elliot, acclaimed speaker and author of many best-selling books, intentionally sought this out because she knew that …

A Peaceful Heart And A Purposeful Life … This Is How We Are Called To Live!

So shall it be for us!

We need to purpose in our hearts that this is going to be an intentional initiative for us, one that will bring its own impactful reward!

So … it begins today, it becomes a point of enduring engagement for us so we can enjoy ever-increasing expectancy!

This is how we are to live!

I am on it … how about you?
– Terry –