Question 1

What is the secret to peace?

Accepted Answer

John 14:27I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot don't be troubled or afraid.The peace Jesus offers is different from anything the world can provide. It isn't based on having perfect circumstances; it comes from knowing that Christ is with you no matter what you face.Philippians 4:6-7Don’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.Proverbs 3:24-26You can go to bed without fear; you will lie down and sleep soundly. You need not be afraid of sudden disaster or the destruction that comes upon the wicked, for the Lord is your security.Jeremiah 17:7-8"But blessed are those who trust in the LORD and have made the LORD their hope and confidence. [8] They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit.Peace grows when we remember that our security is found in God.Isaiah 26:3You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!True peace comes from keeping our minds focused on God rather than our fears and circumstances.2 Thessalonians 3:16Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all.The Lord of peace himself offers you his peace in every season and every circumstance.John 16:33I 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.Jesus never promised a trouble-free life, but He promised peace in the midst of trouble. Remember his promise when you face trials here on earth.Psalm 29:11The Lord gives his people strength. The Lord blesses them with peace.Peace is not something we earn; it is a blessing God gives to His people. Ask God for strength and peace for today.Colossians 3:15And let 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.Sometimes we must fight for Christ’s peace to rule in our hearts. One way we do this is by asking God to guide our decisions and emotions and thanking him in every circumstance.Colossians 1:19-20For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, and through him God reconciled everything to himself. He made peace with everything in heaven and on earth by means of Christ’s blood on the cross.Psalm 23:1-4The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.

Question 2

Where can I find peace?

Accepted Answer

Psalm 3:5I lay down and slept, yet I woke up in safety, for the Lord was watching over me.Psalm 4:8In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.Psalm 29:11The Lord gives his people strength. The Lord blesses them with peace.Psalm 32:7You are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory.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.”Philippians 4:7You 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.Peace of mind and heart come from inviting God—the source of peace—to live in you, helping you to understand that this world is only temporary. The peace from God is a gift, and it cannot be understood in worldly terms because it exists under conditions the world will not accept. By accepting God’s gift of peace, we will be able to navigate through any chaos because we know God is ultimately in control. To find this harmony with God, we can begin by asking Jesus Christ to forgive our sins and make us clean in God’s sight.

Question 3

How can I make peace with God?

Accepted Answer

Psalm 34:14Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it.Romans 2:10There will be glory and honor and peace from God for all who do good.Peace with God comes from living the way we have been created to live. This happens when we develop a relationship with our Creator and live by the standards he has written in his Word, the Bible. When we set aside our sinful lifestyles and work toward a godly lifestyle and loving others, we will experience God’s peace as our minds, hearts, and actions get into sync with his purposes for us.Isaiah 26:3You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!Peace comes from knowing God is in control of our lives. It is actually a bi-product of God’s presence with us. We begin by focusing our thoughts on God and what he is able to accomplish in our lives, instead of focusing on our problems or trying to generate peace by our own strength.Psalm 37:11The lowly will possess the land and will live in peace and prosperity.Humility before God brings peace because God blesses the humble. Those who are humble understand their place in relation to God and others. Humility gives us a realistic view of ourselves, balanced by the knowledge of how much God loves us.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.Let the Holy Spirit fill and rule your life. The Holy Spirit will guide, teach, and comfort you. If you follow, learn, and listen, you will experience peace with God and peace in your life.Psalm 119:165Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble.Loving God’s Word and living by what it says will give you peace with the God who wrote it. And by trusting and obeying the God who created the world, you will receive the added gift of walking through life without stumbling.Luke 2:14“Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.”We are expected to live in a way that pleases God. We often hear this verse read as if the angels at Jesus’ birth were declaring peace on earth in general, but the announcement immediately narrows the promise to those who are living in a way that pleases God.Philippians 4:6-7Don’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.Pray about everything. Prayer is indispensable to finding peace with God. Reflect on the fact that this peace is God’s peace (the peace of God), allowing you into his presence and outlook, which is ultimate security.

Question 4

How can I find peace within?

Accepted Answer

Isaiah 9:6-7For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His government and its peace will never end. He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David for all eternity. The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies will make this happen!John 14:27-29“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. Remember what I told you: I am going away, but I will come back to you again. If you really loved me, you would be happy that I am going to the Father, who is greater than I am. I have told you these things before they happen so that when they do happen, you will believe.”Lasting peace comes only from Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. He confirmed this Old Testament prophecy with his own promise. His rule over all creation as well as in your life ensures it.Psalm 3:5I lay down and slept, yet I woke up in safety, for the Lord was watching over me.Psalm 4:8In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.Psalm 29:11The Lord gives his people strength. The Lord blesses them with peace.Psalm 32:7You are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory.Peace comes from knowing that God is always watching over us day and night. This doesn’t mean that our bodies will never be harmed, but it does mean that God will never let Satan snatch us away from God. We can have absolute confidence that we will be his forever.Philippians 4:6-7Don’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.Prayer is the gateway to peace. Our spirits will lighten as we unburden our soul to the Lord and replace each worry with gratitude. His peace is like a guard on patrol, protecting us from assaults of anxiety or concern.Galatians 5:22The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.The Holy Spirit brings peace of mind and heart when given control of our lives. Peace of mind develops as the Holy Spirit guides us into God’s purposes for our lives, giving us an eternal perspective. Peace of heart comes as the Holy Spirit guides us into productive living and comforts us in times of trouble.Isaiah 26:3You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!We find peace when we turn our eyes from our problems and rivet our attention on God in trust. This does not necessarily mean peaceful external circumstances, but it does lead to an internal calm that can change our hearts no matter what and sometimes even influence our environment.

Question 5

How can I make peace with others?

Accepted Answer

Psalm 34:14Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it.Isaiah 43:2“When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.”Jeremiah 29:7“Work for the peace and prosperity of the city where I sent you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, for its welfare will determine your welfare.”Matthew 5:9“God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.”Peace is not the absence of conflict; it is a confident assurance in the midst of conflict. Peace comes from dealing with conflict appropriately. God calls us to pursue peace, which involves the hard work of finding common ground, honoring others, remaining steadfast, and seeking God’s will in all things.2 Corinthians 13:11Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.Working hard at ridding sin from our lives while diligently building others up will lead to peaceful relationships. This kind of effort results in a clearer sense of God’s presence.Ephesians 4:3Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.Work toward unity with others, a unity that can only come from the Holy Spirit’s presence in our hearts as we honestly seek to live in peace.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.We are called to pursue the wise and gentle deeds that are the mark of a true peacemaker. This will require that we treat others with respect, mercy, kindness, and impartiality.Psalm 37:37Look at those who are honest and good, for a wonderful future awaits those who love peace.Romans 12:17-19Never pay back evil with more evil. . . . Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.If you harbor feelings of revenge in your heart, you cannot be at peace with others. Bitterness and revenge can never lead to peace. Forgiveness creates space for peace.Proverbs 12:20Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace!Seeking peace with others is one of the surest ways to release streams of joy into your heart. Examine your intentions; are you mulling over actions that will hurt and offend others or are you considering ways you can promote peace with others, like meeting their needs, expressing appreciation for them, and honoring them.Matthew 5:9“God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.”God blesses us as we seek to bring his peace to others. At the personal level, this often involves making the choice to apologize, de-escalate an argument, or remain calm when others are inciting anger and violence.Psalm 34:14-15Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it. The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right; his ears are open to their cries for help.When we pursue peace with others, the Lord supports us in every way. He guards our steps and hears our prayers. We can pray confidently for him to change our own hearts and to touch the lives of those with whom we want to be reconciled.

Question 6

Is there any hope for world peace?

Accepted Answer

Micah 4:3The Lord will mediate between peoples and will settle disputes between strong nations far away. They will hammer their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer fight against nation, nor train for war anymore.War is an inevitable consequence of human sin. The pursuit of peace between people and between nations is a worthwhile effort, but our condition as sinners will always leave this work incomplete. When Jesus returns, there will be peace forever.Matthew 5:9“God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.”Christians are called to work and pray for peace in the world and that others will make peace with God. This work must always include encouraging others to let God establish peace with them through Jesus Christ, since peace at the human level alone will always be hampered by sin. With God’s help, we can make a difference!