I, too, often use this phrase, and I believe that it is not just an empty clich . The phrase expresses my blessing and intercession for a person, and the feeling of being one in the Lord gives me spiritual joy. I hope that one day they, too, can draw near to the Lord and experience the true meaning of peace. To most people, peace means having good health, financial stability, and success in their career.
Many people spend their lives building their castle of wealth, status, power, and health.
Unfortunately, they are unaware that this castle is so fragile that it cannot withstand a single blow. God tells us that He will give us peace, but also that as long as we re in this world we will experience tribulation. Most people think that there is a conflict between peace and tribulation, that one cannot have peace when one suffers bankruptcy, illness, or the loss of a job. But in the sight of God, tribulation and peace can co-exist without contradicting each other. God had promised us His peace, but He did not guarantee a smooth course of life.