Prince of Peace.

Jesus is often described as the Prince of Peace.

Most times when I hear this, I assume it means peace in a general sense. Peace for everyone, everywhere from all conflict, war and violence.

Which is rad.

But I think it means something more too.

I think Jesus being the Prince of Peace holds a lot of meaning to each person in a personal sense.

I think Jesus is the Prince of mental Peace too.

Peace from stress.
Peace from brain fog.
Peace from confusion.
Peace from anxiety.
Peace from depression.
Peace from frustration.

I'm not suggesting that there are easy solutions for these problems. But I am suggesting that relationship with Jesus is a big part of finding peace from these struggles.

And that when Jesus said "come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest" that he really meant it.

He's the Prince of Peace.

In every sense of the word.

Anyway, happy Advent.