Loud, Peace, Quiet.

Like the KISS song says "I Love It Loud". I love loud heavy metal concerts. I have been front row for some of the loudest, heaviest bands. Slayer, Motorhead, Iron Maiden. Getting my ears blown out for the sake of metal! I love loud music in the car. Nothing better than driving with the windows down and the music cranked up. I love loud action movies. Bombs, guns, car chases. Oh yeah! I love the loud booming fireworks. You know the ones that go up and it looks like a flash and then "BOOM"! Yeah, that's what I'm talking about. So as you can see, I like things loud, to a certain point.

I don't like loud restaurants. People talking loudly, tv's blaring, sports, news, whatever. Just don't care for it. When I'm at work, I want peace and quiet on my breaks and lunch. Some people talk on speaker phone, loudly. Don't really care to hear your conversation. This is a time for quiet. To rest from the chaotic world that awaits when we get back out in the factory. There is enough noise out there to drive people insane. Forklift drivers honking horns, just to be obnoxious. Slamming doors, clicking pens, whatever. Noise that is just not needed.

See, I can go and join in with thousands of friends listening to my favorite bands at concert level. But away from that, I like peace and quiet.

I had a co-worker come over from our other facility to help me one day. She wanted to know where she could put her jacket, keys and phone. I told her she could put them in my office. She didn't know I had an office. I showed her were it was and we went inside. We sat down and started to chat a bit. After a few minutes, she made a keen observation. She told me that she liked my office. It was calm & peaceful. I told her that is the environment that I was trying to create. I have worship music streaming on my computer. I have a Christian flag hanging on the wall. She could tell right away that she felt comforted in there. There was no stress. She felt at peace sitting in there. I told her that what she was feeling was the peace that Jesus gives. It was a real and tangible to her.

James 3:17 New Living Translation

17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere.

While walking down to the dock to unload the truck, she told me that she really likes working with me. There is a calmness about me. Things didn't seem to bother me. Taking things in stride. It hasn't always been like this I told her. I am a work in progress. Jesus is still chipping away at the "old" Keven. 

She also said that she likes the way that I encourage her. Never rushing her, or pressuring her to go faster. Always complimenting her on a job well. done. There is to much negativity in the world. I want to lift up and encourage people.

 Romans 14:19 Amplified Bible

19 So then, let us pursue [with enthusiasm] the things which make for peace and the building up of one another.

So I encourage you to seek peace. Peace in your personal life. Peace in your work life. Where ever you find yourself.

Romans 12:18 New Living Translation

18 Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.

God bless.

Rev. Kev.