Publisher's Synopsis
How is it that the peace of God is so close to us when we feel torn into one million pieces? Is every piece of me essential to the peace of me? Why is God close to the brokenhearted? While He's so close, is He not putting pieces together, or is He idly standing by, watching my brokenness? What is the purpose of God's peace, when I am in shambles and pieces? Why won't He just extend His hands to help me, and do I need the hand of God or the peace of God? This book is about many, moving pieces. Our lives consist of many pieces of us: from our brokenness to our secret struggles, to our failures, accomplishments, who we are to God, who we think we are to God, who we are to so many, and who we want to be. These are just a few of our pieces. They all work together for our good, but how do we obtain the peace of God, with so many different pieces? Some pieces we proudly display, while others are broken and we manage to present a completed puzzle to the world. In this book, we will explore the peace of God, in comparison to the world's peace. We often assume that peace is a choice, but much like faith, it is impossible to please God without the peace of God. Let's explore why. Let's put some pieces together. Even your most broken pieces can be used to maintain the peace of God. "There is something absolute about the peace of God; the word tells us that the peace God gives is not given to us, as the world gives. What does this mean? Is peace a "what" or a "who?" This book is about peace, in the midst of pieces. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I don't give it to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."
