peace

O Prince of Peace, it is into this messed up, complex, ever-changing world that You came to bring peace. During Your life here on earth, You experienced prejudice, political oppression and suffering. So, although You lived as a man, Your words (because You were the Son of God) have an eternal perspective to them. You … Read more

Most Understanding Lord, I sometimes take Your gift of peace for granted and I feel like it should come to me with little effort. However, Your Word tells me to “turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.” Peaceful relationships come from making efforts to live in peace with You and others. … Read more

Almighty God, throughout time You have revealed Your power through miracles and made calm out of chaos through Your peace. From Your dwelling place in Heaven, You look down on Your people to insure that they receive an ample supply of Your peace. Though my enemies come to surround me with confusion and fear, You … Read more

My Heavenly King, when my life feels like I am going through a storm, I seek You and long for Your peace that surpasses all understanding and places a guard over my heart and mind.  My world seems to always be in a state of change, but You remain unchanging.  I sometimes feel like even … Read more

Blessed Peacemaker, I can never find the words to adequately express what Your peace means to me.  As I learn more about You and search for Your truth, I’m gaining wisdom from You that helps me cope with my circumstances and feel peace despite the storms.  The wisdom I gain from You is pure (not … Read more

O God of Life, death casts a frightening shadow over my life because it makes me feel helpless in its presence.  But I know that there is One who can walk me through death’s valley and bring me safely to the other side.  Because life is uncertain, I follow after You, My Good Shepherd, for … Read more

O Gentle and Caring Lord, how wonderful it is to experience the peace and rest I feel in Your presence.  As I am drawn closer to You, the softness and tenderness of Your words relieve the tension and apprehension that I’ve collected throughout my day.  You wipe away my tears when I am sad and … Read more

Blessed Savior, I am happiest when I am able to live in Your peace as I keep my focus on You and trust that You will do the things You promised in Your Word.   Whenever I sin, I push You away … however, in my sorrow and repentance, the wall of separation between us is … Read more

O Glorious Master, in the beginning You saw the light and said “it is good” … not only because it represents You but because it displaced the darkness (where evil lurked).  Fear inhabits the dark shadows and strives to imprison me, but in Your light I am free and, to remain free, I must stay … Read more

O Precious Prince of Peace, I am so glad that You have allowed me to experience Your peace.  For when You left the earth You said, “Peace I leave You, my peace I give you; not as the world gives, give I to you.”  There was something special in Your gift of peace and the … Read more