,Confession.
I've become a little addicted to watching certain TikTok videos involving the Royal Horse Guards for the King of England. The horses are majestic, the guards are stoic, and the visitors are insistent on obtaining pictures. Pictures are allowed, as is touching the horse, but whatever you do, do not touch the horses' reins because you will be reprimanded by the guards. Even though there are signs readily posted informing visitors to refrain from touching the reins, inevitably there will be that one person who decides to break the rules and therefore disrespects the guard and his horse by touching the reins. Rest assured ... the guard will put you in your place. Every time. The role of the guard is a very serious one. Bottom line - don't mess with the guard. If you ever have an opportunity to visit Washington, DC, I highly recommend a visit to the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The guards are simply amazing to watch as they stand guard over this nationally protected tomb. There is such respect and a sense of great honor involved in protecting something so very precious. They have one role, one responsibility ... and that is to protect and guard the tomb - 356 days a year, 24 hours each day, every day. Rain or shine, winter or summer ... there is ALWAYS a guard on duty. Recently I read a devotion regarding the life storms and seasons of our lives and how the peace of God surpasses all understanding and therefore we are able to weather such devastating storms. One of the scripture passages attached to the devotion is from Philippians 4:7. "And because you belong to Christ Jesus, God's peace will stand guard over all your thoughts and feelings." Read that again. "God's peace will STAND GUARD over all your thoughts and feelings." A guard's role is not to be taken lightly. The guard's role, responsibility, and commitment is to protect and guard what is precious and worthy of being protected, regardless of whatever threats stand in the way. God's peace stands guard, 24-7, rain or shine, summer or winter through all the seasons and storms of our lives. He stands guard against any and all who threaten to disrespect what is so very precious and worthy of protection. That includes your own thoughts and feelings that are intent on robbing you of His peace. You are worthy. You are precious. You are protected. You are guarded. Rest easy knowing that God's peace is on guard. Always.
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