An Introduction Prayer for Peace - Your Each day Prayer - December 17

An Introduction Prayer for Peace
By Emma Danzey

John 14:27 says, “Peace I go away with you; my peace I offer you. I don’t give to you because the world offers. Don’t let your hearts worry and don’t be afraid.”

This time of 12 months can really feel hectic and overwhelming. There are 1,000,000 to-do lists occurring without delay, household schedules to be labored out, journey plans to be solidified, and extra. It may be straightforward to fall into the temptation to be troubled, burdened, or fearful. Nevertheless, as we deal with the fourth candle of Introduction as we speak, could we keep in mind the great reward of peace that Jesus has delivered to us.

Let’s pray:

Prince of Peace,
We name upon You as we speak to acknowledge that the one true means for us to have lasting, exterior peace is just via You. You say in John 16:33 that we are going to have trials and exhausting occasions, however You could have overcome the world so we are able to take coronary heart. You could have justified us by religion so we are able to have peace with God. Thank You for coming right down to earth in a manger and dying on the cross for our sins. This was no small factor. This was an act of nice love, and we reward You for it. We’re grateful that You could have freed us from the powers of darkness and the slavery of worry.

Jesus, You inform us in Isaiah 26:3 that You’ll preserve these whose minds are on You in good peace. Would you renew our minds as we speak? The place there may be chaos or fear, would you exchange that with relaxation and peace? Take away our fears and our uncertainties. Assist us to really belief in You. Give us a newfound appreciation for the power to dwell out this fruit of the Spirit. We all know that once we settle for You, we’ve Your Spirit, and we’ve Your peace. Assist us to decide on to dwell by Your Spirit and never by our flesh. Assist us to be guarded by Your peace in our minds and our hearts.

We confess that we’ve not trusted You as we should always. Please forgive us for making an attempt to be in management, not resting in Your sovereignty, and going our personal methods. You might be gracious and so type to stroll alongside us even in our weak spot. Assist us by no means to consider that we’re unable to vary or dwell in Your peace. You might be nonetheless the identical God You could have all the time been, You could have by no means modified, You increase Your self from the lifeless, and with You, all issues are potential.

Lord, assist us not solely to have your peace however to share it with others. You say that peacemakers are blessed. (Matthew 5:9) Would You allow us by the ability of Your Spirit to make peace with others? Might our lives and the ways in which we share fact in love and the alternatives we make replicate Your coronary heart. Assist us to be obedient to You. Give us Your power to not simply preserve the peace or folks please, however really be peacemakers in wholesome and godly methods. You need us to dwell peaceably with one another within the household of God. Give us nice knowledge on how you can be obedient to You on this, even when it’s not straightforward.

Jesus, assist us to pursue Your peace and switch from evil. In a world of nice hate and division, assist us to like nicely and to dwell out the reality of Your gospel. Give us methods to be peaceable and sort even in difficult conditions and once we face cultural battle. Might we signify You in wonderful methods with the assistance of Your Holy Spirit.

This Christmas season, assist us to not be troubled about something however to wish about the whole lot and know Your peace that’s past our understanding. Remind us of the peace that got here to earth via our Savior, Jesus. We reward You for this new covenant of peace and restoration. Assist us to do not forget that we now not must be afraid as a result of You could have defeated dying and the grave. You could have given us the assure of everlasting life. We reward you, Jesus. Amen.

Emma Danzey’s mission in life stems from Ephesians 3:20-21, to embrace the extraordinary. One among her best joys is to journey with the Lord in His Scriptures. She is spouse to Drew and mother to Graham. Emma serves alongside her husband in ministry, she focuses most of her time within the residence, however loves to offer articles on the Bible, life questions, and Christian way of life. Her article on Interracial Marriage was the number one on Crosswalk in 2021. Most just lately, Emma launched Treasures for Tots, (Scripture reminiscence songs) for younger youngsters. Throughout her ministry profession, Emma has launched Wildflower: Blooming Via Singleness, two worship EP albums, based and led Polished Convention Ministries, and ran the Refined Journal. You’ll be able to view her articles on her weblog at emmadanzey.wordpress.com and take a look at her Instagram @Emmadanzey.

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