You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You. – (Isaiah 26:3, NIV)
God, You give true peace to people who depend on You, to those who trust in You. – (Isaiah 26:3, ERV)
You will keep the peace, a perfect peace, for all who trust in You, for those who dedicate their hearts and minds to You. – (Isaiah 26:3, VOICE)
I try not to watch nor read too much of the news, but rather just enough to have an idea of what is going on in the world. Over the last several days, it has been a challenge to get my heart to settle with so much unrest and disaster in the world around us. God’s peace does not mean that all chaos ceases, but rather it is His presence despite the chaos that grants us His perfect peace. Each time my heart becomes unsettled, I must give it to Him and choose to trust. Ultimately, He is in control and will remain with me no matter what comes. Today, as I start my day, my prayer is for all those who are in the spaces of disaster and in the midst of wars. May help and peace, safety and security come to all who are in the middle of such turmoil.
O God, You are good,
Despite what we see;
Our beacon of hope,
The peace that we need.
Lord may Your presence,
Love, help, hope and grace;
Be made tangible,
In unsettled space.
Grant safety to all,
In spaces of fear;
Give strength and escape,
Lord, be ever near.
May each new concern,
Compel us to pray;
Please grant miracles,
Throughout each new day.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You give true peace to those who depend on You. Lord, I place every concern in Your mighty hands and ask You to work as only You can. Forgive us for our fears, doubts, and unbelief in the face of disasters. Teach us to trust and depend on You, for You alone are greater than anything we face. Show us how to love those around us, so that Your peace may be made known through kindness and grace. Be glorified O God, as we rely on You to be our peace, and seek Your wisdom to show us how to extend Your peace to those around us. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present
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
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