God Brings You True Peace - Prayers for Peace of Mind

“The LORD gives his people strength. The LORD blesses them with peace.” (Psalm 29:11, NLT)

In our culture, we tend to think of peace as only the absence of what troubles us. Yet the biblical word for peace is Shalom, which means so much more.

Theologian Tim Keller says, “Shalom experienced is multidimensional, complete well-being—physical, psychological, social, and spiritual; it flows from all of one’s relationships being put right—with God, within oneself, and with others.”

If we’re in a season where life is hard and stressful, then that means we can let Shalom be our hope. God will make everything right in the end, and he will carry us through whatever we’re facing today.

True peace isn’t just the absence of something; it is the presence of Someone. A God who loves us. A God who is for us. A God who is making all things new, including me and you.

Prayer:

God, you don’t just give me peace; you are my peace. Thank you that what you offer is so much deeper and greater than I often know. I ask that you give me Shalom so that no matter what my circumstances might be, I can know that all will be well and I will be whole. Amen.