Well, we had another school shooting in the United States this week. Two fourteen-year-old students and two teachers were murdered by another fourteen-year-old child. In addition to the four people that were murdered there were nine other people injured (eight students and one teacher). This incident is just one more added to all then instances of mass murder, hate crimes, terrorist attacks, criminal activity in our shopping malls and neighborhoods. All these things have caused many of us to be afraid of being in crowds, going to certain places, even church. When these things happen, we realize that we are not in control of much in our lives and that generates fear. It's at those times we yearn for peace. The kind of peace we had as young children when our parents, grandparents, a guardian, or even social service programs took care of everything.
I published a series of posts, several years ago, sharing prayers for you to pray at those times when you're having trouble with trust or finding the words to pray about the scary times. It's at those times you want to know the peace of God which passes all understanding. (For the entire series of prayers click this LINK
A Prayer for the Peace of Christ to Rule
Dear Lord, help me remember you are indeed Lord of my life. You have the right to rule all that I think, believe, and do. When I allow my mind to run to places that destroy my peace, remind me these are unauthorized thoughts. You do not want me to dwell on thoughts and emotions that contribute to unreasonable fears.
I know my mind will remain in perfect peace as I fix my thoughts on you; so, Lord Jesus, let your peace rule in my heart. Remind me of the peace I have in your family and teach me how to be thankful for those circumstances that cause me to run to you, focus on you, and abide in you. I never need to live with fearful, anxious thoughts. The truth is you are in control! ~ Dawn Wilson
Lord, We Need Your Peace
Dear God, we’re in need of your peace and truth to soothe our hearts and spirits right now. When we find ourselves awake in the middle of the night, our pressing needs and worries can feel overwhelming. We need to be reminded of your constant love, healing, and grace. We ask for your Mighty Power to surround us. ~ Debbie McDaniel
Thank you for having set us free and that you are bigger than anything we face in this life. We lay our burdens before you, every single one, for we know they’re much safer in your hands than our own.
A Prayer to the Prince of Peace
Dear Jesus, You are the Prince of Peace. You came to give us your peace. It’s nothing like the world gives. It is peace born in the freedom we have in you, a gift to all God’s children—to guard our hearts and minds.
I can’t escape the troubles of this world. I may face financial difficulties, relationship breakdowns, a health crisis—so many scary challenges. But you tell me to “take heart,” to be encouraged because you have overcome the world. You have overcome all the things that would discourage and defeat us. I am grateful for your peace that is beyond all my circumstances. ~ Dawn Wilson
I published a series of posts, several years ago, sharing prayers for you to pray at those times when you're having trouble with trust or finding the words to pray about the scary times. It's at those times you want to know the peace of God which passes all understanding. (For the entire series of prayers click this LINK
A Prayer for the Peace of Christ to Rule
Dear Lord, help me remember you are indeed Lord of my life. You have the right to rule all that I think, believe, and do. When I allow my mind to run to places that destroy my peace, remind me these are unauthorized thoughts. You do not want me to dwell on thoughts and emotions that contribute to unreasonable fears.
I know my mind will remain in perfect peace as I fix my thoughts on you; so, Lord Jesus, let your peace rule in my heart. Remind me of the peace I have in your family and teach me how to be thankful for those circumstances that cause me to run to you, focus on you, and abide in you. I never need to live with fearful, anxious thoughts. The truth is you are in control! ~ Dawn Wilson
Lord, We Need Your Peace
Dear God, we’re in need of your peace and truth to soothe our hearts and spirits right now. When we find ourselves awake in the middle of the night, our pressing needs and worries can feel overwhelming. We need to be reminded of your constant love, healing, and grace. We ask for your Mighty Power to surround us. ~ Debbie McDaniel
Thank you for having set us free and that you are bigger than anything we face in this life. We lay our burdens before you, every single one, for we know they’re much safer in your hands than our own.
A Prayer to the Prince of Peace
Dear Jesus, You are the Prince of Peace. You came to give us your peace. It’s nothing like the world gives. It is peace born in the freedom we have in you, a gift to all God’s children—to guard our hearts and minds.
I can’t escape the troubles of this world. I may face financial difficulties, relationship breakdowns, a health crisis—so many scary challenges. But you tell me to “take heart,” to be encouraged because you have overcome the world. You have overcome all the things that would discourage and defeat us. I am grateful for your peace that is beyond all my circumstances. ~ Dawn Wilson
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