Memory Verse -
But
the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience,
kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law
against these things! Galatians
5:22-23
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| Tranquil peace...while fishing by a lake in South Carolina. |
How do you apply peace to your life?
May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ
give you grace and peace. All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus
Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts
us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled,
we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. 2 Corinthians
1:2-4
Our God is merciful—full of mercy—full of
compassion towards us. He takes pity on us—lowly, disobedient creatures that we
often are. In spite of our shortcomings, He loves us and shows us His
grace—that unmerited favor—undeserved approval. And He gives us His peace.
We need God’s peace—that state of
tranquility when you know that you are saved. It is also a contentment that we
feel knowing that we are secure and safe in God’s love.
Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it
again--rejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do.
Remember, the Lord is coming soon. Don't worry about anything; instead, pray
about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then
you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His
peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Philippians
4:4-7
Can you say that you have actually
experienced God’s peace? If not, ask for it. Remember that Jesus promised
whatever you ask for in His name, God will give you (John 14:13). The peace
from God that I have experienced—especially during distressful time has truly
exceeded anything I could understand. A tranquil feeling that washed over me to
my very soul. God is good—full of mercy and compassion.
Some churches have a time of sharing the
Peace of God…a friendly greeting…during their Sunday morning services. It is a
brief time of heartfelt fellowship, but it is an expression of love and genuine
caring of most of the Christians I have encountered in those rituals. Even if
your church doesn’t have that ritual observance, I hope that you greet others
around you…sharing God’s love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control with
them. God’s peace abounds where there is love.
Prayer
~ Lord Jesus Christ, as we come boldly to the throne of our gracious God, may
we receive Your mercy, and find grace to help us when we need it most. Hebrews
4:16. May Your grace, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be
with all of us. 2 Corinthians 13:14. Show us ways to let Your love flow through
us to others around us—sharing Your peace, grace and mercy.
Now
may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every
situation. The Lord be with you all. 2 Thessalonians 3:16
Daily
Bible Reading: 1 Kings 15; 2 Chronicles 13-16
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