People have been talking about world peace almost since the beginning of time.  And of course, for good reason.  The concept of world peace is a comforting one if not altogether surreal.  This is the reason why so many people are against war.  In some ways, I am in complete agreement.  War is evil, destructive, and horrifying.  But in all reality, world peace is just a dream, people are not all peaceful, and war is, in fact, unavoidable.

I think everyone would have to agree that the only way world peace could ever be attained would be if the whole world were willing to embrace the idea as a whole.  Unfortunately, we know this to be impossible.  There will always be enemies in the world.  People who long to see the destruction and downfall of others.  Whether it be for personal or religious gain, or for the promise of wealth and power, some people consider themselves the most important people in the universe.  There will never be world peace as long as selfishness continues to live on in people's hearts.  All we can do is protect our nation from those who would like to see us destroyed, and attempt to bring as much peace and kindness as we can to our corner of the universe.  World peace...?  Maybe not.  Personal peace?  YES.

Regardless of whether you're a devout Christian, an atheist, or some other denomination, if we were all honest, we would have to admit we all have a need for God.  Other people have the ability to provide friendship, love, and at times even the help we need.  But let's face it.  Other people are just as human and just as limited as we are.  Here are five good reasons why we all possess a need for God.

# 5 - We all die.  We can't change the fact.  We can't save each other from this unfortunate fate, bring each other back to life, or security in the afterlife.

# 4 - We are all subject to sickness and disease.  Face it.  We love them to death, but doctors only know, and can only do, so much.

# 3 - We all have problems.  We can lift each other up and sometimes even help fix problems, but we can only do so much to reach inside and help a hurting fellow human.

# 2 - We are naturally lonely.  Even those who have multitudes of friends have experienced an acute feeling of loneliness.  Do our friends really know us that well?  Do they really care that much?  Would they really stick by us through anything?

# 1 - We all have at least a moderate fear of the unknown.  What is it like to die?  Where do you end up?  What if everything you think is right is really wrong?  What if there's more to life than just doing what you're doing?

God has the answers to all life's questions.  Seek Him while He may be found!  Isaiah 55:6 

Of all 66 books of the Bible, what makes the book of Psalms the most popular of all time?  I think it is because David, author of a good portion of the Psalms, was one of the most relatable characters in the entire Bible.  People of all different backgrounds, facing all different problems, and harboring all different pasts can share in his collection of prayers and praises.  David was nowhere near perfect, and he recognized that better than anyone.  His Psalms are filled with regrets as to former mistakes and failures.  He wanted more than anything to live an upright life, yet his shortcomings remind him as well as those relating to him, that he was only human and could never truly reach perfection.  Yet this never stopped him from reaching for his goal. 

His Psalms are also filled with comforting words and confident trust in a God who knows all and cares for all.  David's words have a resonance that will never be forgotten and will always ring true for everyone who takes the time to read the book of Psalms. 

"The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want."  Psalm 23:1