Making Peace Our LifestyleSýnishorn

The Lifestyle of Peace

As we consider how to respond to Jesus, the Prince of Peace, let’s look at two additional peace-negating attitudes that plague people.

The “you don’t understand” attitude is a fourth truth-denying attitude. People often feel plagued by deep loneliness, especially during holidays and on important personal occasions. I can say to you, “Peace says that you are not alone; you can choose to enjoy His presence.” The peace-ignoring attitude will respond by saying, “You just don’t understand. None of my family is nearby. No one calls me. I am all alone.” My friend, I do understand, and I know that you are never alone when you are in relationship with the Prince of Peace.

When you become weary and are tempted to feel lonely, you may begin to believe that no one understands or cares. This is when God will come and sit right there with you, comforting you with His faithful presence. How could anyone ignore Him and choose loneliness instead? Replace the “you don’t understand” attitude with the joyful reminder that peace has come to live with you.

Fifth is the “I don’t know how anything good is going to come of this” attitude. We often hear people say things like, “This is just an impossible situation. We are expecting a baby and we have no health insurance,” or “The place where I’ve worked for ten years has gone out of business. I don’t know how I’ll find work.” How often have we been guilty of allowing this attitude to govern our own lives?

You see, all of these attitudes are natural excuses that resist the supernatural presence of God in our lives. Faithless attitudes shackle God’s people with fear, guilt, and anxiety. But peace yearns to emerge as the divine reality that replaces all that distracts, discourages, or demeans God’s children.

Peace is not just a word; it is life. Peace is not a mood; it is the way you live. Peace is not an attitude; it is a person—the Prince of Peace, the Lord Jesus Christ. It doesn’t matter who you are or what circumstances you may face in life: you can live a lifestyle of peace. Peace can be your lifestyle because the Prince of Peace has come to establish His throne in your heart and to rule and reign as your Savior and Lord.

This devotional plan was based on the third chapter of the book Peace Is a Lifestyle, which is part of the Sermon-in-Print Series. To learn more about LaDonna C. Osborn’s ministry, please click here.