Pt. 11 - Praying God's Word: Praying for Peace

In the chaos, His Word is my calm. I pray His promises and peace fills my soul.

Embracing God’s Word in Times of Turmoil

     Life is full of moments that challenge us—you know, the kind of days where your coffee spills, your car won’t start, and your to-do list has somehow multiplied overnight. But thankfully, life is also full of opportunities to experience God’s unwavering peace. And let’s be real, sometimes we need that peace just to get through Monday.

      When faced with uncertainty or days that make us question why we ever left the comfort of our bed, we can turn to a source deeper than any comfort food or binge-worthy TV show—the peace that only God provides. The Bible reminds us that this peace isn’t just the absence of struggle. It’s that deep, inexplicable calm that makes people wonder if you’re in denial (spoiler alert: you’re not; you’re just trusting God).

     Philippians 4:6-7 captures this truth beautifully: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

     These verses remind us that peace starts with surrender. And let’s face it, surrendering is tough. It’s like saying, "Okay, God, I’m handing over this mess, and I promise not to snatch it back when You start doing things Your way instead of mine." But when we let go and pray with thanksgiving (even if we’re thanking Him for things as small as not burning dinner), we acknowledge that God is already at work, and our fear begins to shift to faith.

The Nature of God’s Peace

     The peace God offers isn’t like the world’s version—short-lived and conditional. Nope, God’s peace is like that friend who shows up unannounced with chocolate and just knows how to make everything better. Jesus put it best in John 14:27:

 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

God’s peace is a gift, wrapped in love and tied with the ribbon of assurance. It sticks with us even when life feels like a reality show gone wrong. It invites us to rest, even when our minds want to scroll through every possible worst-case scenario at 3 a.m.

Finding Peace in Prayer

Prayer is our hotline to divine peace (and unlike most hotlines, you’re not on hold for 45 minutes). In those quiet moments spent with God, our souls can finally hit the "mute" button on the chaos around us. Isaiah 26:3 promises:

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”

Perfect peace comes when we keep our thoughts anchored in God’s promises instead of letting them drift into worry (because we all know how quickly one small worry can snowball into planning our escape to a deserted island). When we stay focused on Him and His Word, the internal storms start to settle.

Here are some verses about God’s Peace to inspire you:

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (John 14:27)

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” (Isaiah 26:3)

“The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.” (Psalm 29:11)

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” (Colossians 3:15)

“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.” (Psalm 4:8)

“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7)

     Take a moment to create a prayer that gives thanks to the Lord for His amazing peace at all times. I would love for you to share it with me so I can read and, if you'd like, share your beautiful reflections with others. Your words could bring comfort and inspiration to someone who needs it. Feel free to send it my way!

Gratitude and Blessings,

Maria