Weekly Devotional: Finding Peace
In the middle of life’s storms, it can often feel like peace is the last thing we can grasp. Through the difficulties we face, we can lean on our faith as an anchor, relying on God to give us strength and peace. Let’s look at some of the practical steps we can take to find peace in our hearts and lives.
In This Article:
Prince of Peace
The Bible tells us that peace isn’t something we create but a gift God blessed us. Jesus was called the Prince of Peace in Isaiah 9:6, which stands as a promise and ability to bring peace to our hearts. We can rest in God and find peace amongst the chaos. We can take comfort in knowing that God overcame the world and all of its troubles — that we are not alone.
God is here to fight our battles and to help us. As we lean on our great and mighty Prince of Peace, we may find and experience peace within ourselves. We will still face difficulties, but in the midst of that, we can take refuge in God and rest in the certainty that God is with us.
Practical Steps
Everyone may be different in how they are able to find peace. Some may enjoy the company of others, whereas others may enjoy some space and privacy. It’s important to know that peace may not always come instantly. Sometimes it’s a process that involves intentional daily choices.
Here are some practical steps you can take to find peace:
- Take a deep breath and step away from the situation
- Reflect and pray to God for peace and guidance
- Read and study the Bible to get more wisdom
- Practice gratitude and let go of control
- Talk to a family member, friend or counselor
- Do something you enjoy to get your mind off things
- Go for a walk outside and be in nature
Approved and verified accurate by the local outreach coordinator of the Office of Spiritual Life on Feb 5, 2025.
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author’s and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Grand Canyon University. Any sources cited were accurate as of the publish date.
