Finding Peace in the Shadow

Opening Verse

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world gives, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” – John 14:27 (KJV)

Introduction

Life is like a journey on a wide ocean under a beautiful sky. Sometimes, though, big shadows, like those from worries and fears, can cover us. These shadows can shake our peace and slow us down. It’s like our dreams are the sky and clouds, but the hard stuff we face are shadows on the water.

Devotional Story

Imagine you’re in a boat on a big, calm sea. Above you, the sky is full of your dreams, shining bright and beautiful. But then, you see a big shadow across the water. It’s the shadow of a blimp. It’s not right there with you, but it makes everything look darker. This shadow is like all the hard things outside of us—maybe at work, with friends, or just things happening around us—and the worries inside us, like being scared we won’t make it or not feeling good enough.

What This Means

The shadow of the blimp reminds us there are hard things that come with chasing our dreams. But just because there’s a shadow doesn’t mean our dreams are gone. The shadow shows up because there’s something big and bright like our dreams. Our challenges are part of the trip to reaching what we hope for.

Think About This

When shadows make it hard to see your dreams, remember the light that made them. That light is like Jesus’s love for us. He’s the one who helps us see past the shadows to the bright sky of our dreams again.

Prayer

Lord Jesus, when shadows come over me, help me see Your light. Remind me that You are bigger than any shadow. Help me keep my eyes on You, so I can walk through shadows without fear, keeping my peace and moving forward. Amen.

Closing Verse

“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” – Isaiah 26:3 (KJV)