A Scripture and a Prayer: “God Gives His Peace”

“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.” (2 Thessalonians 3:16)

Prayer:

Lord, thank you for this wonderful promise of Your peace being extended to us, always and in every circumstance. It is a different peace than what is extended to us by this world, which is more of a pseudo peace, that is, it doesn’t last, and it can never satisfy. Only You, Lord Jesus can bring such peace as You said, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” And the reason for our assurance of this peace is that You are always with us, that You will never leave or forsake us, even to the end of this age. Help us therefore live in this peace so that we can help others in the battles they face in this life. And this I ask in Jesus’s name. AMEN