What is the secret to personal peace and peace with others?
John 14:27“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 16:33“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.”
Romans 8:6So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.
Galatians 5:22-23The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Philippians 4:5-7Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. 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.
Colossians 3:15Let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.
2 Thessalonians 3:16Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation.
James 3:17-18The wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.
2 Peter 1:2May God give you more and more grace and peace as you grow in your knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord.
Personal peace comes from the Prince of Peace. Peace is a gift from God, experienced initially as we accept Jesus as Lord and daily as we allow his Spirit to guide us. We find peace in a personal relationship through the presence of Jesus Christ within us.
Proverbs 16:7When people’s lives please the Lord, even their enemies are at peace with them.
Matthew 5:9“God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.”
Mark 9:50“Salt is good for seasoning. But if it loses its flavor, how do you make it salty again? You must have the qualities of salt among yourselves and live in peace with each other.”
Romans 12:16Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!
Romans 12:18Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.
Ephesians 4:3Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.
Hebrews 12:14Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord.
1 Peter 3:11Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it.
2 Peter 3:14Do, dear friends, while you are waiting for these things to happen, make every effort to be found living peaceful lives that are pure and blameless in his sight.
We should make peace a priority in our relationships—first with God, then with ourselves and others. True peace does not come from passivity. We need to work at becoming peacemakers.
