An Introduction Prayer for Peace
By Emma Danzey

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

This time of yr can really feel hectic and overwhelming. There are one million to-do lists taking place directly, household schedules to be labored out, journey plans to be solidified, and extra. It may be simple to fall into the temptation to be troubled, careworn, or fearful. Nonetheless, as we give attention to the fourth candle of Introduction at present, might we keep in mind the fantastic present of peace that Jesus has dropped at us.

Let’s pray:

Prince of Peace,
We name upon You at present to acknowledge that the one true method for us to have lasting, exterior peace is barely by way of You. You say in John 16:33 that we are going to have trials and laborious occasions, however You’ve overcome the world so we are able to take coronary heart. You’ve 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’ve freed us from the powers of darkness and the slavery of concern.

Jesus, You inform us in Isaiah 26:3 that You’ll maintain these whose minds are on You in excellent peace. Would you renew our minds at present? The place there may be chaos or fear, would you substitute that with relaxation and peace? Take away our fears and our uncertainties. Assist us to actually belief in You. Give us a newfound appreciation for the power to dwell out this fruit of the Spirit. We all know that after we settle for You, now we have Your Spirit, and now we have 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 now we have not trusted You as we must 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 form 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’ve all the time been, You’ve 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 facility of Your Spirit to make peace with others? Could our lives and the ways in which we share reality in love and the alternatives we make mirror Your coronary heart. Assist us to be obedient to You. Give us Your power to not simply maintain the peace or folks please, however actually 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 methods to be obedient to You on this, even when it isn’t simple.

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

This Christmas season, assist us to not be troubled about something however to wish about every little thing and know Your peace that’s past our understanding. Remind us of the peace that got here to earth by way of our Savior, Jesus. We reward You for this new covenant of peace and restoration. Assist us to keep in mind that we now not should be afraid as a result of You’ve defeated loss of life and the grave. You’ve given us the assure of everlasting life. We reward you, Jesus. Amen.

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Emma Danzey’s mission in life stems from Ephesians 3:20-21, to embrace the extraordinary. Certainly one of her biggest 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 dwelling, however loves to offer articles on the Bible, life questions, and Christian way of life. Her article on Interracial Marriage was the #1 on Crosswalk in 2021. Most not too long ago, Emma launched Treasures for Tots, (Scripture reminiscence songs) for younger kids. Throughout her ministry profession, Emma has launched Wildflower: Blooming By means of Singleness, two worship EP albums, based and led Polished Convention Ministries, and ran the Refined Journal. You possibly can view her articles on her weblog at emmadanzey.wordpress.com and take a look at her Instagram @Emmadanzey.

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