The Peace of God

I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace. 
John 16:33 (Amplified Bible)

Peace is one of the greatest blessings that God has given us, and when we receive it, peace can be life-changing.  Simply desiring a life of peace is not enough.  You have to pursue peace with God, peace with yourself, and peace with those around you (see 1 Peter 3:11).

I have found that the more time I spend with God, the more peaceful I am.  Quiet times with Him help me focus on what I have instead of what I don’t have, allowing me to stay focused on my blessings instead of worrying.

When walking in peace becomes a priority, you will make the effort needed to see it happen.  I spent years praying for God to give me peace and finally realized He had already provided peace, but I had to appropriate it.  Jesus said in John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you.”  Jesus has already provided your peace.  Make the decision to walk in that peace today.

Even though thoughts of worry and fear come to you, you don’t have to dwell on them.  Instead, you can choose to embrace the peace of God that is already yours in Christ.

(From Quiet Times With God Devotional by Joyce Meyer.)