Lord, let your Spirit bear fruit in our lives!
Galatians 5:22-24 ESV
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires."
John 14:27 ESV
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid."
Day 34 - Prayer for Peace
When was the last time you felt peace? Like, deep in your soul? Even when I feel like I have a moment to relax, the thoughts of more deadlines coming or chores to do or people to see keep creeping in. If you feel like everything depends upon your performance, you'll never quite have peace. But Jesus gives us peace by showing us who is really sovereign over all things - our Father (who art in heaven, hallowed be His name!). So when you ask for peace, start with this - pray for recognition and submission to God's Lordship over your life. Let Him be God (instead of us trying to be Him)! Pray for others to know God in this way. And pray for rest, comfort, and faith.
Jesus also said that we'll have much trouble in this world (John 16:33, same conversation at the Last Supper!), but promised peace. We do not ignore what goes on in this world, but we see the God who is still powerful over all of it. Pray for peace for all!
Keep praying!
- Pastor David
Amen!
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