Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27 (NKJV)
Do you ever feel insecure, stressed-out, worried or anxious?
When you’re struggling to overcome something, one of the best things you can do is focus on the opposite. Don’t focus on what you don’t want. Focus on what you DO want by meditating on what God’s Word has to say about it.
When it comes to peace, God’s Word has a lot to say. Start by taking a look at Isaiah 26:3. It says you can have peace by keeping your mind on God. Look at Philippians 4:6–7 next. It says, Don’t be anxious about things; instead, pray. Pray about everything. He longs to hear your requests, so talk to God about your needs and be thankful for what has come. And know that the peace of God (a peace that is beyond any and all of our human understanding) will stand watch over your hearts and minds in Jesus (VOICE).
These two scriptures give you tips for how you can experience peace: keep your mind on God, pray and be thankful. But in John 14:26–27, Jesus also promised that we as believers can have peace just because Holy Spirit is in us. He said that He was leaving His peace with us…as a gift.
This means that we can claim peace. You can say, “I will have peace because Jesus said He’s given it to me!” In saying this you are dominating fear. You are walking in the authority you’ve been given and are determining what you will have in your life. Claim His peace!