The Hebrew word translated as “peace” is “shalom”. It means more than the opposite of conflict. It’s about being complete and safe. This is why we ultimately only can find peace in God. Without God we are not complete and not at peace.
- Psalm 34:14 Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
You have a choice in your life. When you are in a conflict, do you seek peace? Take the first step and reach out to anyone you are not at peace with and seek peace.
- Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
There is blessing and happiness in being a peacemaker. As children of God we are called to seek peace.
- Romans 12:18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.
We know there are conflicts and troublemakers in the world. But the Bible tells us to do what we can to live in peace with everyone.
- Isaiah 55:12 For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.
When you walk with God in peace, everything is different. There may be conflict around you, but worldly conflict and troubles can’t overcome the peace of God.
- Romans 14:19 So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.
Actively work for peace, not just for your own sake, but also to build up others around you.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.
The Bible wishes for you, and for all to have peace. May God be with you, so that your life will be at peace and complete.
- Numbers 6:24-26 The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
The priestly blessing tells us that in God’s presence there is peace. Seek God and you shall find him. God bless you.
The day is coming to an end. Before you go to sleep, take a moment to read the word of God. Pray. Lift up what you are thankful for, any worries, pray for God’s blessing as you go to sleep.
- Psalm 4:8 In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
Leave the stress of the day and any worries in the hands of God. He will give you peace.
- Proverbs 3:24 If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
There can be a lot around us in our lives with our home, work, family, stress, worries and fear. Trust that God wants you to have a good sleep. We can face any challenge better if we are well rested.
- Psalm 23:2-3 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Trust God to lead you to rest, peace, renewed strength and energy. God wants good for us.
- Matthew 6:34 Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
Commit your way to God. When we are led by him, we can let our worries go. Instead of being anxious about what may or may not happen tomorrow, pray to God that his will be done.
- Psalm 63:5-6 My soul will be satisfied as with fat and rich food, and my mouth will praise you with joyful lips, when I remember you upon my bed, and meditate on you in the watches of the night;
Before you sleep, it is good to take the time to read the Bible and to pray to God. It satisfies our soul.
- Exodus 33:14 And he said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
God is with you. If you don’t know God’s presence, seek him with all your heart. Be at peace in the presence of God.
- Psalm 116:7 Return, O my soul, to your rest; for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.
God is a generous God. May his peace, rest and love be with you in abundance.
When you are feeling anxious or worried, it’s a good idea to go to the Bible. God knows our fears and worries, and the Bible has many words to lift us up, giving hope and relieving us of anxiety.
- Isaiah 41:13 For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.”
You are not alone. God is here, He is with you. This is an important reminder because anxiety can be overwhelming. But God is here to help you.
- John 14:1 Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.
God became a man, Jesus Christ, and lived as one of us. He knows your situation. Jesus reminds you to turn to him in faith.
- Psalm 34:4 I sought the LORD, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.
When you seek God, the Bible tells us that God will answer. Seek God with all your heart and he will deliver you from your fears.
- Psalm 94:19 When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.
Anxiety can make your heart feel heavy and burdened. Read the Word of God and let God lift you up.
- Proverbs 29:25 The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe.
Our fears try to bring us down and trap us. God is our refuge, he is our safe harbour. Put your trust in God.
- Colossians 3:15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.
When we let God into our hearts, there is peace. That peace isn’t just for ourselves, but for all who follow Jesus Christ.
- Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
We need to keep our faith in God. It can be hard when we are anxious. But ask people around you to pray for you.
You wonder when the pain will stop—the crushing weight of the world’s emptiness. You wonder when you’ll stop picking up the phone only to realize there’s no one to call. You wonder when a song or smell that reminds you of that person won’t clutch at your throat and blind your eyes without warning.
“A single person is missing from you, and the whole world is empty,” as author Joan Didion puts it.
The emptiness can feel like a life sentence. You might feel alone, like no one fully understands your pain.
Jesus understands your suffering—because he suffered too (Isaiah 53:3). After Jesus was born on the earth, he promised to conquer our great enemy—death—forever.
On the cross, Jesus destroyed death by dying for us. Jesus suffered and died for you so that you can live in union with God (1 Peter 3:18). In the Bible, Jesus says he wants to take your suffering and trade it for joy (Matthew 11:28-30). Even when the world feels empty, even when you’re overcome by grief, God can give you a peace “far beyond human understanding” (Philippians 4:7).
That doesn’t mean you won’t still long for your lost loved one. It means that God can help heal the great emptiness you feel in your heart if you tell him about your pain and ask him for peace. Take a moment right now to reflect on these verses about God’s love for you, and then try to tell him how you feel:
God sees your suffering.
You know how troubled I am;
you have kept a record of my tears.
Aren’t they listed in your book? — Psalm 56:8
You can talk to God about your pain.
Trust in God at all times, my people.
Tell him all your troubles,
for he is our refuge. — Psalm 62:8
God is with you in the depths of your anguish.
Even if I go through the deepest darkness,
I will not be afraid, Lord,
for you are with me.
Your shepherd’s rod and staff protect me. — Psalm 23:4
God can bring you joy.
He has sent me to comfort all who mourn,
To give to those who mourn in Zion
Joy and gladness instead of grief,
A song of praise instead of sorrow.
They will be like trees
That the Lord himself has planted. —Isaiah 61:2b-3
God can give you peace.
Peace is what I leave with you; it is my own peace that I give you. I do not give it as the world does. Do not be worried and upset; do not be afraid. — John 14:27
The Bible encourages you to walk in God’s way and follow his commandments. It teaches that youth is a time for growing in faith and preparing for the future, rather than for a life of inconsistent frivolity.
Here are some recommendations from God for you who want to grow in faith and wisdom, and live a life full of blessings and success according to the teachings of the Bible.
1. Respect your parents and authorities in general: “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which the LORD your God gives you.” (Exodus 20:12).
2. Avoid bad influences and remain vigilant: “Do not be deceived: ‘Bad company ruins good morals.’”. (1 Corinthians 15:33)
3. Follow the way of wisdom and humility, being vigilant against evil: “Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil.” (Proverbs 3:7)
4. Devote yourself to God and follow his teachings: “Honor the LORD with your substance and with the first fruits of all your produce;” (Proverbs 3:9)
5. To seek the truth and to be diligent in the study of the Holy Scriptures: “Thy word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalms 119:105)
6. Avoid the devil’s temptations and snares, by remaining vigilant and prayerful: “Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” (Matthew 26:41)
7. Strive for purity of thought and deed: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (Matthew 5:8)