There’s a specific line in my patriarchal blessing that basically mentions that even though the world might be going crazy all around me, I’ll be able to find peace.

And I’ve really felt this as my spiritual superpower.

It’s so tempting to think that if we have faith in God, our circumstances will be calm.

But the Savior didn’t come to the earth bringing peace to all nations.

He came to share a message of personal peace.

And Joseph Smith was given a similar message in the depths of Liberty Jail.

“My son, peace be unto thy soul”. D&C 121:7

Not “Hey, you’ll get out of here tomorrow. Enjoy your new peaceful circumstances.”

But instead, “I understand this is brutal. And yet you can still feel peace in your own soul.”

The answer can be found in one of my favorite songs:

“When there’s no peace on earth,

“There is peace in Christ.”

Christ is the answer.

Peace on earth is a great thing to hope for, but it is not something that we have been promised.

Personal peace is a blessing available to each of us.

No matter your kids’ choices.

No matter what your friend did.

No matter the activity that got cancelled or the new restrictions.

No matter any political decision.

No matter the family drama.

No matter death, financial struggles, or separation.

We can understand what’s going on around us, and still feel peace on the inside.

It can be found in any difficult circumstances, including after three months of confinement, starvation, and mental torture.

Peace can be found in Christ.

Happy Studying!

-Cali Black

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  1. Thanks Cali, I really needed to hear that today! ❤️ It helped me remember where true peace comes from and to feel it strongly.

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