10 Bible Verses for Peace and Calm
Does the idea of greater peace sound inviting to you? Today, we’ll explore 10 Bible verses for peace and calm. We’ll also unpack five practical ways to add more peace to our lives.
Bible Verses for Peace and Calm in Any Storm
Let’s start by looking at God’s Word. Then, we’ll explore ways to step into God’s peace in our everyday lives.
10 Bible Verses for Peace and Calm
1. Isaiah 26:3 (ESV)
You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.
2. Philippians 4:6
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
3. Romans 8:6
For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.
4. Psalm 119:165
Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble.
5. Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness . . .
6. Isaiah 54:10
For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.
7. Isaiah 9:6
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
8. Numbers 6:24-26
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
9. 1 Peter 5:6-7
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
10. Psalm 46:10
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”
Let’s Apply These Bible Verses for Peace and Calm to Our Lives
I invite you to join our family as God began leading me on a journey deeper into his peace.
Dusk was just beginning to fall when my husband began building a small campfire in the backyard. We’d been talking about ways to uncover deeper peace in life, and he bought the fire ring because we’ve always found campfires peaceful.
Sadly, nothing about bundling all three kids into winter gear felt like an invitation to greater peace. Nevertheless, when the scent of wood smoke wafted toward the house, I pulled out the mittens and started bundling the youngest.
I had no way of knowing it at the time, but that little fire ring would become like a sanctuary: a place to slow down, unplug, and be present with each other.
In the following months, evenings around the campfire offered reprieve and comfort.
We roasted hot dogs and marshmallows.
We sat long past bath time and dreamed of summer and camping trips.
Looking back, I will forever be thankful for the season of the campfires.
Finding Peace and Rest
We all need places where we can find peace and rest.
You don’t have to sit around a campfire to replenish your soul. Along with the campfires, I’ve been intentionally pursuing God’s peace in a variety of ways throughout the past season. Here are a few of the methods I’ve used to shift from stress to peace:
1. For greater peace in life, slow down.
I’ve lived far too much of my life in a hurry.
Throughout the past few months, I’ve been intentionally slowing down. Refusing to rush. Giving the kids extra time to get out the door. Holding the schedule loosely, with a margin for interruptions.
What if we set our agendas aside and focused on loving the people in front of us?
Imagine a life in which you have time for slow walks beneath sunsets, leisurely cups of tea, and unexpected conversations with neighbors.
I can’t help but think we would emerge changed, that the peace we crave just might park itself on our doorsteps and stick around.
2. Choose gratitude over grumbling.
Like so many of us, this spring has challenged me by adding more to certain parts of my life, all while taking away from other parts. And if I’m honest about it, I don’t love the “more” that has been added to my plate, and I’m sad about what has been taken away.
Amid these adjustments, it has dawned on me that I have a choice. I can live in a constant state of frustration that my life doesn’t match my expectations, or I can give thanks for what I do have.
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I can grumble because my house is a mess, or I can give thanks for the kids who make these messes.
I can complain about the weather, or I can make the most of it.
In a similar sense, I can grumble about the work that fills my days, or I can thank God that I have a sense of purpose and a healthy body to complete the work.
3. Face your fears and then relinquish them to God.
We can also uncover deeper peace in life by paying attention to fear, worry, and anxiety.
What are you afraid of today? Are you worried or anxious about anything?
Most likely, these fears are affecting your peace.
A mentor in my life offered powerful insight this spring. She suggested we bring our deepest fears and our mental-worst-case scenarios to God.
To do this, you will first need to identify and name your fear specifically. Are you afraid of losing a loved one, losing a job, failing, or something else? Tell God about it. Be as specific as possible.
Once you have named your fear, practice the prayer of relinquishment. Acknowledge that even if this worst-case scenario happens, God is still good. He will carry you through.
Here is a sample prayer of relinquishment:
“God, you know I’m afraid of losing my loved one. I worry about how hard life will be if this happens. Today, I relinquish this fear to you. Please lift this heavy burden from me. I trust that even if this scenario happens, you will be with me to help me and use it for good. Please help me not to walk in fear.”
This is not an easy prayer to pray. However, as you ask God to help you pray it, he will give you the strength. You might have to practice ten times a day, but every time is another opportunity to turn toward him yet again.
4. Find deeper peace in life by running to Jesus amid your fears.
I love the story of David slaying Goliath with the giant’s own sword. The sword that the enemy intended to use to kill David was turned back against him. Goliath was literally killed with his own sword.
I’m learning that every time a fear, a worry, a doubt, or a troubled thought flies at me like a flaming arrow, I can turn this weapon back on the enemy when I use the negative emotion as a catalyst to send me running to the arms of Jesus.
Every time I begin to worry about the stability of our future, I run to Jesus and acknowledge his power to turn any situation around.
Every time I don’t know what to do about the way the world is unfolding around me, I run to Jesus and acknowledge that he is still in control and he is still on his throne.
We will all find more peace in life if we learn to use the enemy’s attacks as nudges that send us running to the arms of Jesus. We can run to him by worshiping him, speaking his Word, imagining his arms around us, asking for help, or imagining him sitting on his heavenly throne as he rules over every authority.
You might run to Jesus by speaking these Bible verses for peace and calm when you feel anxious. He is waiting to deliver you.
5. Ask God to help you trust him with the confusing parts of your life.
What part of your life doesn’t make sense to you right now?
Has this issue been keeping you awake at night or stealing your peace?
Instead of trying to solve this issue, ask God to help you trust him with what you cannot understand. This is a prayer God will answer. Cling to the promise of Proverbs 3:5-6, which reminds us to trust in the Lord with all our hearts and lean not on our own understanding. When we seek him in all ways, he makes our paths straight.
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