I am His

 "And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:7)
 What a beautiful verse with such promise for us. Peace- even though we do not understand what is happening nor why. I have always thought this verse meant that it didn't matter what was going on around me that I could have peace within. That knowing that God was in control of my life, all would be well. That no matter what was happening to me, that God would be able to use it for my good.
 "We are assured and know that [God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose." (Romans 8:28)

Today came a different understanding. Yes, it is still all of the above but more. The more is that I have peace because I know that wherever I am and whatever I am doing I am in His will and purpose for my life. It doesn't matter what is happening to me. It doesn't matter what is going on or why. I have peace in knowing that I am His. Nothing else matters and that is where I draw my peace, my joy and my strength from. I am His. I belong to the One who created the entire universe- every millimeter of it's vastness and depth and variety. The One who's wisdom and might planned every millisecond of eternity. The One who is in every millimeter and every millisecond of time and space- even in me right now. I belong to the One who is the same now and forever- constant in His love for me. He chose me; called me; began a work in me that He promises to complete.

"And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns." (Philippians 1:6)

I belong to the One who IS Holiness; who IS healing; who IS truth. He cannot lie, cannot cheat, will not betray me. And He has claimed me for all eternity. My future is safe and sure. I am His. What have I to fear?

Peace is mine- because I am His.