Have you ever wondered exactly what is the peace of the Lord? We use it enough in our prayers and liturgy, but it’s biblical meaning has always seemed hazy to me. I knew that it had to be more than calmness and tranquility. Since God’s ways are higher than our ways, I knew it had to have a deeper meaning. So I researched the meaning of God’s peace on the Internet.
According to gotquestions.com, the way peace is used in the Bible refers to “wholeness of mind and spirit.” It has little connection to do with a person’s circumstances but more with to do with his or her state of mind. To quote the website, “peace is not the absence of trouble; it is the presence of God.”
When people believe in God, He infuses them with His qualities. The peace of God arises from the knowledge that our earthly circumstances are temporary and that God is in control. It also arises from having faith in God and His promises of eternal life. We can cultivate peace in the direst of circumstances by keeping in mind that “all things work together for the good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28). By making a conscious decision to choose peace, we can avoid worry and fear and keep earthly events in perspective. After all, we are looking forward to spending an eternity in heaven where we will be free from all difficulties.
Dearest Lord Jesus, please help us to deepen
our relationship with you so that we can experience
true peace, not peace as the world perceives it.
Amen
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