Jehovah Shalom
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2005or My Search for Peace
by D.S. White
Jehovah-Shalom says much to me as a name of God. It reveals that He is Peace, literally: “The Lord is Peace.†Jehovah–God is; Shalom–complete, whole.
I first encountered my need for peace in my childhood. Although I was shielded from open confrontations, I nevertheless discerned that the structure of relationships in my family was not natural. As an avid reader, I saw what authors divined a family structure should or could be. My family definitely didn’t fit. Where were all the hugs, kisses, and unconditional love?