God says he'll give us peace that surpasses (beats, exceeds, overrides, eclipses) understanding. So why does it seem that most of us (or maybe just me), at least initially, beg for understanding when trials come our way? Instead of trying aggressively to decipher how whatever is happening (or threatening to happen) fits into or affects our plans, we should be asking for peace. This peace (calm, serenity, quitetude, stillness) is what will benefit us much more than understanding because it will enable us to continue to focus outwardly on loving others despite the turbulance all around us. Seeking understanding forces us to focus inwardly as we wrestle with self-preservation. So my prayer for me and all of you this week, especially in light of last weekend's events, is that we learn to seek peace immediately and continuously and avoid that crippling quest for "Why?". Have a blessed week!
