“And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus [is yours].” - Philippians 4:7 (AMP)
Part 8 of 11
Lasting Peace
Scripture
When life is overwhelming and anxiety begins to take over, there’s only one place we can go for true, lasting peace—Jesus Christ. He is the “Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6), and the Bible says He’s our shelter in the storm (Isaiah 4:6).
I used to think the way to have peace was to get rid of all my problems. I thought I would have peace and enjoy life “when”—when my circumstances changed; when my children left home; when other people finally stopped annoying me. But I finally realized that it wasn’t my circumstances that had to change—I was the one who had to change.
It was a marvelous day when the Lord helped me realize that I could come to Him for peace in the midst of my problems. When we take our cares to God and spend time with Him, we magnify Him or make Him “bigger” in our eyes. And when we do, our problems and concerns suddenly look smaller compared to God.
The Power of Peace
Joyce shares seven ways you can regularly have peace in your life. READ MORE
Tip
“It’s so important to run to God when we are anxious or upset. We can ask for His help and begin to receive His peace.”
— Joyce Meyer
Study Suggestion
Read Philippians 4:6. Think of practical ways you can choose peace instead of anxiety. Write them in a journal and ask God to help you live them out.
