True Peace

I give you peace, the kind of peace only I can give. It isn’t like the peace this world can give. So don’t be worried or afraid.

John 14:27 (CEV)

Depression. Stress. Anxiety. Grief. The pits teens often fall into seem deeper than ever.

So, when Jesus talks about offering peace, it can be hard to imagine. Peace in our world is at best temporary—an agreement to lay down weapons for a little while, but not necessarily resolving tensions.

In today’s Bible passage, Jesus was talking to his disciples. He knew they were going to face harsh trials. He wanted to assure them that he is always with them, through the Holy Spirit. And because of this, they could have peace even despite the hard times.

And you can have this peace, too. Jesus offers it to you today, just like he did all those years ago. After all, he is the same yesterday, today, and forever! No matter what you and your family are going through, you can still experience peace in your hearts because of Jesus.

Depression. Stress. Anxiety. Grief. They are all real emotions. Pray today to ask Jesus to be your true, inner peace, despite the circumstances of life. He longs to give you that comfort and love. You just need to accept it today

SPIRITUAL FITNESS TRAINING

Jesus’s peace doesn’t stop the storm around us, but it stops the turmoil inside us so we can walk through the difficult times and still be okay. Thinking about Scripture helps. Write out today's key verse in a journal or on some paper.

INSPIRATION

“The peace of God is first and foremost peace with God; it is the state of affairs in which God, instead of being against us, is for us.”

—J.I. Packer, English-Canadian theologian, pastor, and writer

KEEP IT GOING

Related passages: These additional verses will help you expand Scriptural knowledge and place on the armor of God’s Word to tackle each day. Swipe to read the passages today.

Psalm 23:1–2

Isaiah 26:3

John 16:33

Philippians 4:6–7