The Command
Paste the ESV verse here.”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)
What It Means
Jesus is offering his own peace, and he says it is different from the peace the world gives. That is a beautiful promise, and it is tricky, because there are plenty of times my heart is troubled and not at peace. He also says “let not your hearts be troubled,” which suggests we have some say in what we let in. So it is worth asking what is feeding your heart right now: fear, anxiety, or his peace.
Try It Today
What is feeding your heart today: fear, anxiety, or peace? Name it, and ask Jesus for his peace in its place.
Tonight’s Prayer
Jesus, you have given me your peace, and my heart is still troubled sometimes. Where I was afraid today, help me receive what you have given. Amen.
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