When I was reflecting on today's readings, I was expecting something to jump out and me. I kept looking for something big to whack me over the head and make me understand. But that didn't happen. I left it for a few days and then I looked at the Psalm. "The Lord speaks peace to His people." And it hit me. Sometimes, the Lord speaks in very subtle ways. As I kept reading, I realized that if we listen to the voice of God in the quiet of our hearts, we will hear His voice loud and clear. The Lord's voice is always one of peace, kindness and truth. When we tune our hearts to hear His voice, and not the voice of the world, we will be filled with the peace that only the Lord can offer. As you go through the Psalm today, there is so much peace and joy that surrounds the words. "Truth shall spring out of the earth and justice shall look down from heaven." When we start listening to the quiet voice of the Lord, the truth becomes a bit more clear. In the world today, there is so much noise being thrown at us. Our newsfeeds are full, our twitter accounts are overwhelmed. There is literally something shouting at us at all times-our phones, even, are constantly dinging at us for our attention. Even when they are on SILENT! But when we stop and focus our attention on the Lord and quiet our hearts, the Lord's truth will break through the noise and speak to us. The peace and truth will jump out and touch our hearts.

What are some of the noisy distractions in your life?

How can you begin to let the Lord's peace break through all that noise?

What are some ways the Lord may be calling you to experience HIs peace and truth today?

"Jesus, I trust in You."

"Here I am Lord."

"Come Holy Spirit."

Stop what you are doing and just sit with the Lord. Sit with the Lord today and let His peace and truth be with you.