Advent - Week 2 - Peace

…and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. -- Philippians 4:7 (NKJV)

Learn It
Peace is the tranquility and calmness that comes from trusting in God's sovereignty and His control over all circumstances. The word “peace” in Hebrew is “shalom,” which means completeness or well-being. Peace is not the absence of trouble or chaos but the presence of God in the midst of it. Peace guards our hearts and minds, keeping us centered on Christ.

Live It
To live out peace, we must surrender our anxieties and worries to God through prayer and thanksgiving. Living in peace involves practicing mindfulness and focusing on God's promises rather than the chaos around you. Peace is perfected in our lives as we cultivate a heart of gratitude and trust in God's perfect plan for our lives.

Give It
Share peace with others this week by being a calming presence in their lives. Offer a listening ear and a comforting word to those around you who are troubled. Pray for others and encourage them to trust in God's peace. Create an environment of peace in your home and community by embracing and lifting up the Prince of Peace!

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Help us to trust in You and to experience Your peace in every situation. Fill our hearts with Your peace and use us to bring Your peace to those around us. Though we live in a not-so-peaceful world, let peace rule our thoughts and tongue as we place our trust in You. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Weekly Readings:
Isaiah 9:6-7
Philippians 4:4-9
James 3:16-18
John 16:33
Isaiah 26:3
Psalm 4:8