Peace like a River

I've got peace like a river. I've got peace like a river. I've got peace like a river in my soul.

I used to sing this song with motions as a kid at church, complete with pointing to the sole of my shoe when singing the word "soul." This past week I have thought a lot about the peace I have in my soul and mind concerning my future.
In a recent sermon I heard on peace the pastor gave six steps on the path of peace. These steps included:
1. Rest in the peace God provides- God is with me in the midst of my not knowing what my future holds. Peace is not the absence of the storm but the presence of God in the storm.
4. Access the peace of God's Word - the only thing I can be sure of in this world is that the word of God never changes. I need to know more of it today than I did last week.
5. Learn to be at peace with your life - when I compare my life to others my age or others in my vocation it is easy to become discontent with where I am in life. Yet my job now it to live this moment for him.
I am glad to know the One who holds my future in His hands!