The Path to Peace
Have you felt overwhelmed over the past few years? In The Path to Peace, Ann Swindell guides us to experiencing God’s comfort when we’re overwhelmed.
Spiritual Strength
At 250 pages, this devotional book is a treasure trove of spiritual strength. Swindelll is a gifted writer, and she weaves Biblical stories with her own testimony to speak of God’s goodness and faithfulness.
By looking at the lives of Sarah, Moses, Ruth, Hannah, Mary, the disciples, Mary Magdalene, and Paul, you’ll experience a roller-coaster of emotions while finding stability and comfort in Jesus. You’ll learn their stories better and see where you’ve been missing out on God’s blessings and presence.
Open and Honest
What I most appreciated was how Swindell remained open and honest while sharing her stories. She speaks of her journey and desire to be an author, while finding peace in not forcing God’s plan to come through her own hands. She speaks of health and financial struggles in her family, and finding peace in following and obeying God’s plan. I was challenged to trust God in my own situations and to stick with his timeline.
The story of Hannah resonated deeply as Swindell shared her own story of miscarriage. Grief mixed with comparison and not fitting in with friends is a dangerous combination. It will steal our peace and joy. We must look to the Lord for our identity and purpose – meditating on his word and trusting in his promises and plan.
Our Great Treasure in Christ
I was most interested to see Swindwell speak on the disciples. She shows them as being connected through their relationship with each other, but ultimately tied together with Christ. Being friends, needing forgiveness, people leaving, and grasping for greatness are dynamics at play in our relationships today. The disciples, as a group and in their interpersonal relationships, experienced God’s comfort in Christ.
The book ends with a plea to find our greatest treasure in Christ. Swindell admits that we will leave this world with unfulfilled longings, but she promises that they will be met when we see our Savior face-to-face. After reading this book, I look forward to that day, and my heart is not troubled or afraid.
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