Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27

A few years ago my wife and I traveled to Victoria Island in Canada for a leisurely road trip through some of the most spectacular scenery God graced us with on this planet. The trip was meant as a few days to relax and recharge and we took full advantage. One afternoon had been set aside as a spa day, which I highly recommend, although who knew there were that many muscles in the back and shoulders that need loosening up! That evening, completely relaxed while the sun set across the harbor, my mind drifted to one of my favorite old hymns. “When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,

It Is Well With My Soul

Wellness is having the faith to believe Jesus when he said, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” Take a mental spa day today and let Jesus peace which passes all understanding wash over you. All too soon you will be saying, it is well with my soul.