I would use to tell myself, that Susan saved me, saved me from myself. Susan and I have been together for over twenty years now. We are not married and I am not sure if we will ever be. It not that we have never …show more content…
Where do I find peace in having to work two jobs? How can I find peace when I have to go back to school so I can earn more money to support us? What have I really sacrificed? Simple, I find peace in knowing that what I am doing is not just for me it is for God. It is to bring honor to God by putting the needs of Susan and her children first. I find peace in just knowing what I am doing is bringing joy and comfort to Susan. It is not easy at times. I sometimes feel selfish and just want to throw in the towel, but I know I would not find any peace in that. I am sacrificing my wants and needs in order to meet her needs. I do not however look at as a sacrifice anymore. I look at as a way to find my peace, my peace in God. The peace God provides me while supporting the ones I love.
So, how does this relate to Nouwen and Adam’s Peace? To me I relate it to the fact that Nouwen felt more at peace when helping and being with Adam. More than when he was teaching or lecturing at school. For me, I find that I am more at peace when I am doing things for Susan and my family rather than just doing things for