A peaceful heart
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”John 14:27
Reflection
The peace the world offers depends on everything going right. Christ's peace is different — it exists even when nothing is going right. It's a peace nobody understands from outside, but that sustains from within. Today, you don't need a perfect day to have peace. You need its Owner.
Prayer
Lord, give me Your peace today, not the world's. The one that holds even when everything shakes. Amen.
Put it into practice
When anxiety strikes today, breathe deeply and pray: "The peace of Christ is with me now".
To reflect on
Have you conditioned your peace on the solving of problems or sought the peace that comes from God’s presence?
Bible text: King James Version (public domain).