“And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever” Isaiah 32:17

Righteousness is a word we do not come across often. It means, ‘seeking to please God’. So, try this on for size. “The result of ‘seeking to please God’ shall be peace, and the effect of ‘seeking to please God’, shall be quietness and assurance.” Isaiah is saying the byproduct of seeking to please God is

Peace, And Assurance.

I have experienced in my own life. There is no other way to explain the winding yet peaceful road that I have traveled. Oh there may be chaos around me, but inside I feel a quiet peace and assurance that can only come from God. Putting God first in life bring clarity and calmness to your spirit. Jesus said in Matthew 6:33, “Seek first the kingdom of God and all these things shall be added unto you”, not the least of which will be a life filled with peace.