Day 11: John 14:26-27

These verses have arguably nothing to do with prayer. However, they are frequent comfort verses for me, and reflect the feelings I can get from prayer. Several years ago, my friend Rachel set these two verses to music. I still wish I had a recording of it, but the memory is imprinted in my mind. I hear the tune when I read these verses. One thing I loved about her arrangement was ow the music broadened and settled like a blanket during the beginning of verse 27… Peace I leave in you. My peace I give unto you. Peace being drawn out and lengthened in the phrase.

Prayer brings peace. It is beautiful. It wraps and protects us. For me tonight, I cold pray for nothing better.