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For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. —Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. —John 14:27 (NIV)

Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. [Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.] —John 14:27 (AMP)

Sometimes He calms the storm. Sometimes He calms us in the storm.

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For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility… —Ephesians 2:14 (NIV)

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…and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. —Colossians 1:20 (NIV)

Everyone wants the peace of God. But the only way to have the peace OF God is to first have peace WITH God.

How Do We Experience Peace God?

We can’t have peace with our family if we don’t have peace with God.

How Do We Experience the Peace God?

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. —Colossians 3:15 (NIV)

We don’t look for affirmation, identity, or peace from other people.

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Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness. —James 3:18 (NIV)

We pray for peace in our home.

A Prayer for Peace in the Home (Click here for a digital copy)