Settling in... Again

Peace is something we all long for. I know that I hear people talk about how peaceful it is to sit and listen to the ocean, or light a candle and sip their favorite beverage, or just be quiet with the one you love. True, these things are comforting, even relaxing but not peaceful. Peace is when you are at absolute rest in your soul in respect to your stance with God. Peace is when you know there is not a cloud between you and the savior of your soul. Peace is when you are not kicking against God's plan for you. Peace is when your desires have become His desires. Peace is something we all long for. Peace is attainable.
I am settling in again. Back home from vacation. Back to reality. Escaping reality and the daily grind is something I look forward to. However, when you are a Mom the daily grind follows you.
Then again it's not the daily grind at all. It's the daily honor, the daily priveledge, the daily gift of caring for those who God has placed in my life. To love them, to be tender, to let them know that they have a place in the world and that God has dreams for them. To speak blessing to them and remind them of who they can be in Christ... This is my "daily grind".
So settling in again isn't so bad. I don't have to be disappointed that my vacation is over. Nothing has changed except the scenery. Actually I think I might get more rest at home. I don't have to load up the beach bag and put sunscreen on everyone!
Settling in to God's plan and God's place for me as a woman, mother, wife and child of God is the Only place to find peace and rest for my soul.