Peace

In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe. (Psalm 4:8)

 Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble. (Psalm 119:165)

You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! (Isaiah 26:3)

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. (Isaiah 26:3 KJV)

I love the poetic rhythm of this verse in the King James.  I have sweet memories attached to this version, as my mom used to share it with me during periods of intense frustration and worry.

God’s ultimate promise to Israel & Jerusalem:

Justice will rule in the wilderness and righteousness in the fertile field. And this righteousness will bring peace.Yes, it will bring quietness and confidence forever. (Isaiah 32:16-7 )

I will teach all your children, and they will enjoy great peace. (Isaiah 54:13)

I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. (John 14:27)

Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. (Romans 5:1)

 I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)

 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)

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 4:6-7)

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)

The night that Jesus was arrested, He told His disciples about some of the difficulties they could expect, but He also promised the gift of the Holy Spirit to strengthen them. Then He said, “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world,” (John 16:33). 

May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace. (Numbers 6:24-26)

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Hi! I'm Dianne! Wife to the Tim-Man and Mom to Max, Rachel, and Abby--young adults on their way to independence. My passion is connecting women with God through His Word--the Source of Life, Love, and Truth. I've learned that true satisfaction is found in a relationship with Jesus Christ. Here you will receive encouragement from God's Word--which always speaks to the deep needs of a woman's heart.

7 Comments

  1. Jim Strangmeier MD says:

    Good morning Dianne;
    I just finished my devotional and prayer. The Lord told me to think about you and the many responsibilities you and Tim have and the broad range of activities you oversee for your family.
    and I thought, I will collect some verses about peace and relaxation and send them to you.
    Well….. you have already collected them. May they bless you and so fill you that you will have the fullness of peace and relaxation that these verses speak of from our Lord.
    love
    dad

  2. Dianne Thornton says:

    How sweet! I love that your heart is in tune with the Lord’s. I love you!!

  3. Dianne, several of these peace-filled verses are ones I’ve loved for years. Thank you for the reminder.

    Blessings ~ Wendy ❀

  4. Dianne Thornton says:

    God’s Word is living, therefore always speaks and encourages. <3

  5. Love this!:) God bless you in your day!:)

  6. Praise God! This is great! At age 57 (almost 58), I am facing starting a new job and am a bit anxious. These verses are just what I need, along with the inner strength to do as they say, and keep them in front of me at all times. 🙂 Thank you, Dianne. God continue to bless you!

  7. Dianne Thornton says:

    So glad you were encouraged by them. 🙂

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