It’s a tradition to pray for peace in the new year. It appears that there will be many unknowns for our world next year, possibly more than we have seen in the past. We have watched things escalate to new and crazier heights of turmoil and many people have become fearful.
Even those of the Christian faith are struggling with fear and anxiety. It’s okay to have these emotions. It’s natural, but we are not to live in that state. Fear and anxiety should not pay rent in our heads.
Below are some Bible verses to remind and encourage you of who God is when it comes to peace.
Then suddenly there appeared with the angel an army of the troops of heaven (a heavenly knighthood), praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest [heaven], and on earth peace among men with whom He is well pleased [men of goodwill, of His favor]. Luke 2:13-14
In this verse, we see the heavenly army of angels PRAISING GOD, first. Then they shared the message of a blessing for all who God finds favor with: peace on earth. While we are here on earth, He will grant us peace. Praise Him, be of goodwill, and may He have favor with you and grant you peace.
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. John 16:33
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all. 2 Thessalonians 3:16
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. John 14:27
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7
The peace Christ gives is true, solid, and substantial. The peace of Christ is lasting and durable. The peace that Christ gives cheerfully carries his people through all the difficulties and the things we do in this life. He gives heartily, for His people’s sake, and to the saints… the excellent on the earth.
Remember, everything happening in the world has been predicted and told in the Holy Scriptures. Remain strong in your faith, God has this!
May the Lord bless you and keep you…and give you peace.
Resource: Bible Hub
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