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10 Days to Peace: Join the Journey

Peace is such an elusive concept today.

We are pulled in every direction every hour of the day. Most of us are inundated with news and work emails before we even get out of bed, much less before we are in the Word. 100 years ago, quiet was the norm. Today, lack of noise causes us to reach for the tv remote or headphones as background noise. Instead of calm, we seek out chaos and stimulation. The constant pace of our minds leaves little time for the quiet reflection of the heart and for seeking out the Keeper of our souls. Who has time to stop and rest in Him?

I cry for peace but if you looked at my days, you would see my actions rarely reflect this desire. Instead, they reflect hunger, a need for work, and a passion for Netflix. I am like a dog chasing after an ever moving bone on a string. If I just have a better organizing system or more downtime, a more compliant husband or more helpful coworkers, money to hire a maid or that dream job, then there will be peace. But inevitably, even when my husband is an angel and the pieces all fall into place, that does not result in peace.

I’m sure you feel it too. Life weighs and aches and pulls as we try get ahead enough to breath. Is breathing the place where we find peace? If we can just get a break? I am becoming more convinced that peace is not a destination, it is a person. 

We can spend our life chasing after the world and be left fretful and anxious. In this ever anxious age, we need Peace. We need Him to wrap His arms around us and baptize us in His love. This love, this certainty, it is the only thing that offers true assurance.

We don’t have to get that promotion or have clean kitchens to earn His approval. The laundry doesn’t need to be put away and we don’t have to always have the right thing to say. That freedom is the most reassuring, life-giving knowledge I’ve heard.

Our life cannot stay the same if we want to root ourselves in the Prince of Peace. We need a total overhaul. We need a life focused around Peace instead of peace-focused around our life.



So would you join me? I’m taking the next ten days to focus my life, my habits, around Jesus, the Prince of Peace. I would love for you to join the ranks for bold, broken people who are ready to surrender the hustle for His embrace and stand beside me for the next ten days.

Every time I hit a roadblock, my prayer is that God will give me strength and that, even if it’s not in this life, I will look back and say, “See! I didn’t know it then, but He was using it and He did a beautiful thing.” No matter what is tugging your heart and keeping you from rest, I pray that today is the day you step away from anxiety and towards Him. Can we do this together? 

Click here to join in the challenge. 

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  • Cindy's Travel Diaries
    June 12, 2017

    Great article ! Very well-written and really nice pictures as well !

    Reply
    • Bailey
      Cindy’s Travel Diaries
      June 13, 2017

      Thank you for taking time to read. Hawaii is a beautiful place to photograph!

      Reply
  • Davi
    June 12, 2017

    What a great “challenge” to commit to! Peace can bring so much happiness to our lives and make our wants fewer.

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    • Bailey
      Davi
      June 13, 2017

      Thanks, Davi!

      Reply
  • Tanvi Rastogi
    June 13, 2017

    That’s a great perspective. I liked your reading. I could relate to it as lately life has been a whirlwind. But over the year I have gotten better about seeking peace over errands 🙂

    ❥ tanvii.com

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    • Bailey
      Tanvi Rastogi
      June 13, 2017

      I hope your whirlwind settles.

      Reply
  • Fawn
    June 13, 2017

    Love this challange and can totally relate. Thankful that Jesus offers us peace we just have to grab it.

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    • Bailey
      Fawn
      June 13, 2017

      He is so faithful.

      Reply
  • Helene
    June 13, 2017

    Love the photos. The idea of peace over the chaos of modern life is one I adhere to and teach my children. We set aside family time during the week for quiet activity, and take one day to rest. We pray, walk, talk, read, meditate- just be. No electronics, phones, cars, diversions…just a true day of rest to decompress.

    Reply
    • Bailey
      Helene
      June 13, 2017

      That is such a wonderful idea! Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
  • Abigayle de Guzman
    June 13, 2017

    I really relate to this, nowadays we are all so busy with social media, learning what’s new or what’s trend – we need some time to stop and think and maybe read a book by the beach and relax.

    Reply
    • Bailey
      Abigayle de Guzman
      June 13, 2017

      We all are quite glued to what’s new and trendy. I hope you can find time to stop and breathe.

      Reply
  • Annalisa
    June 13, 2017

    Hi Bailey! Thanks so much for sharing this. I can definitely relate to the constant feeling of chasing after “life” and more recently I’ve been wanting to really minimize the “things” in my life and fill it with experiences and love instead.

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    • Bailey
      Annalisa
      June 13, 2017

      It is so hard to feel like your constantly changing and never settled. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
  • Stephanie
    June 13, 2017

    This is a beautiful piece of writing!

    Reply
    • Bailey
      Stephanie
      June 13, 2017

      Thank you, Stephanie.

      Reply
  • Cindy
    June 13, 2017

    I’ve been so preoccupied with the mechanics of blogging that I’m at my pc all day long. I need to push away but just too much to do. Or so, I tell myself. I need this challenge. It’s at a right time for me. See you soon!

    Reply
    • Bailey
      Cindy
      June 13, 2017

      Cindy, I’m thrilled to hear that you can join me in this journey.

      Reply
  • Mica
    June 14, 2017

    This is a great challenge – we could all use some more peace in our lives – like you said we can be so busy!

    Reply
    • Bailey
      Mica
      June 14, 2017

      Yes, it is so easy to lose sight of what’s important in the hustle and bustle of life. I hope that you can join in!

      Reply
  • Candice
    June 14, 2017

    This is beautiful! Who couldn’t use more peace in their life? I know I sure could!! We have to make a conscious effort to achieve peace, it doesn’t just happen!

    Reply
    • Bailey
      Candice
      June 14, 2017

      Exactly, like anything, this takes intentionality and work.

      Reply
  • Karen Friday
    June 14, 2017

    Bailey, great post. And I will join you in the coming days to cry out for peace from the only giver of it, the Prince of Peace! Hallelujah!

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    • Bailey
      Karen Friday
      June 14, 2017

      Amen! He is faithful.

      Reply
  • Marissa Writes
    June 14, 2017

    This is lovely Bailey – and real Peace is so a Person! I love that you are willing to see it as a journey too… that we won’t always “feel” it but that doesn’t mean it left us.

    I would love for you to share this with my community at my link up tomorrow I think they would love this! If you want that is… but I really hope you’ll stop by!

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    • Bailey
      Marissa Writes
      June 14, 2017

      “We won’t always “feel” it but that doesn’t mean it left us.” – Wow! That brought tears to my eyes.

      Reply
  • Sarah
    June 14, 2017

    I love this post. Such a great reminder to really stop what we are doing and just be in the moment. Beautiful pictures too!

    Reply
  • Samantha (Vibrant Yogini)
    June 14, 2017

    This article really touched me. I am a yoga instructor and it is my way of life. I totally agree that peace comes from within. I love being in natural and beautiful scenery and just breathe. Beautiful pictures too.

    Reply
  • Tee
    June 14, 2017

    Such a great post! Love love love. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Bailey
      Tee
      June 14, 2017

      Thank you for reading.

      Reply
  • Elizabeth
    June 15, 2017

    Beautiful post! It’s a great reminder of what’s really important in our hectic lives. I started feeling more relaxed as I read it. Also, your beautiful really helped 🙂
    Elizabeth | Confidentlyelegant.com

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    • Bailey
      Elizabeth
      June 16, 2017

      Thank you! I am glad it was calming for you. I hope it encouraged you to press into the Prince of Peace.

      Reply
  • Ashley
    June 16, 2017

    I’ve been really thinking about doing something like this, but ironically never ‘have the time’. A week and a half? My sanity is worth breaking it down into at least a small chunk of time. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Bailey
      Ashley
      June 16, 2017

      It definitely is worth the time! I hope you can join us on this journey.

      Reply
  • Amanda Frazier | The Light Owl
    June 17, 2017

    Loved this. God knows I have been searching for more peace in my life!

    Reply
  • Proverbs 31 Mornings: 6 Ways to Start Your Morning as a Woman of God - The Thin Place
    June 19, 2017

    […] of you who completed the 10 Day to Peace Challenge (Pssst, if you haven’t joined, there’s still time!) know that I am a big believer in starting […]

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  • Tiffany Stuart
    June 20, 2017

    Thanks for sharing. Reflection is life changing

    Reply
    • Bailey
      Tiffany Stuart
      June 20, 2017

      Thank you for reading, Tiffany. I hope you can join me on this journey.

      Reply
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