Day 12

We are reflecting on this simple prayer: “Jesus, give me Your Peace.” Remember, His Peace is different than the peace the world promises. During your fifteen minutes today, I invite you to focus on believing and receiving the Peace Jesus promised.

True Peace is unmistakable. It stands guard over your heart and mind, offering security in the midst of life’s challenges. This Peace comes from God, not from your circumstances. It reminds you that even when storms rage around you, Jesus is with you. He is your Source of Peace. His Presence is your guarantee of safety.

All of us know what a lack of peace feels like, and it’s not a pleasant feeling. It leaves you in turmoil, with fear and anxiety plaguing your thoughts. Anxiety is often a sign that you are attempting to control or cling to something beyond your control. The moment you recognize this, you can say, “Lord, I surrender this area to You. I release it into Your Hands.” Then watch as God’s Peace floods back in. While circumstances may remain unchanged, your heart can be filled with His Peace.

Colossians 3:15 says “...let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts.” The Greek word translated “rule” means to be the arbitrator or deciding factor. I imagine a referee or an umpire calling a sports game. That is what Peace is: the referee who decides what should enter your heart and what should be kept out.

This verse encourages you to let God’s Peace be the deciding factor in your heart. When you sense your peace slipping away, surrender your life to the Lord and allow His Peace to reign once more.

The Kingdom of God, as revealed in Romans 14:17, is not defined by eating or drinking but by Righteousness, Peace, and Joy in the Holy Spirit. This experience is available to you every morning. Do you need God’s Peace to rule in your heart today? Do you need it to help you discern what direction to take, what thoughts to allow into your mind, and what perspective to take toward the challenges you face? If so, pray this simple prayer: “Jesus, give me Your Peace.”

Questions for Reflection

1. How can anxiety act as a warning sign or signal in your life? Can you remember a specific time when your anxiety pointed out something that you needed to hand over to God?
2. How does trusting God with your worries lead to peace, even when things don’t seem to get better?
3. What steps can you take every day to make sure that God’s Peace rules in your heart?