NinefruitWhat is peace in the Bible?
Peace (Greek: eirēnē) is one of the nine fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23. Peace is wholeness: a settled heart with God that steadies you inside and helps you mend things with others. It isn't the absence of trouble. It's God's presence in it.
What peace looks like
- Praying instead of spiralling
- Making the first move to reconcile
- Resting without guilt
Counterfeit: Avoiding conflict by pretending everything is fine.
Opposite: Anxiety, strife and stirring things up.
15 Bible verses about peace
In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
Philippians 4:6 (WEB)
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7 (WEB)
Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, I give to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.
John 14:27 (WEB)
You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.
Isaiah 26:3 (WEB)
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body, and be thankful.
Colossians 3:15 (WEB)
If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.
Romans 12:18 (WEB)
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.
Matthew 5:9 (WEB)
In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, Yahweh, make me live in safety.
Psalm 4:8 (WEB)
casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7 (WEB)
I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33 (WEB)
Yahweh will give strength to his people. Yahweh will bless his people with peace.
Psalm 29:11 (WEB)
Yahweh lift up his face toward you, and give you peace.’
Numbers 6:26 (WEB)
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all.
2 Thessalonians 3:16 (WEB)
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted on the earth.”
Psalm 46:10 (WEB)
Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient.
Matthew 6:34 (WEB)
3 ways to practise peace today
- Name it: Write down every worry on your mind today in Hold or Carry. Don't sort yet.
- Mine to do: Sort your worries. For each one that's yours, write the smallest next step.
- Not mine to carry: Release at least one worry that isn't yours to carry. Pray it out loud or write a one-line prayer.
In the Ninefruit app, the peace journey has five stages and its own tool, Hold or Carry: Write down a worry. Decide honestly: is there a next step that's mine to do, or is this something to hand over?
A prayer for peace
Jesus, give me Your peace, and make me a peacemaker today.
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