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Prayer & Peace: A 3-Day DevotionalSample

Prayer & Peace: A 3-Day Devotional

DAY 1 OF 3

Day 1: Prayer That Anchors the Soul

Paul writes Philippians 4:6-7 while imprisoned. He doesn’t promise escape from anxiety by ignoring it, but by bringing everything to God. The posture is gratitude—not bargaining. When prayer rises, peace descends. The verb guard (phroureō) pictures a military watch around the heart. Prayer is the act of placing our unrest into God’s hands; peace is His guarding presence in return. Remember: the joy of the Lord is our strength. It pleases God to protect, deliver, and heal us.

Reflection:
Where are you most restless? How can you pray with thanksgiving instead of just with requests?

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Prayer & Peace: A 3-Day Devotional

Prayer is more than words—it’s the relationship-building pathway to God. Peace is more than calm feelings—it’s the settled reality of God’s presence guarding our hearts. In Scripture, prayer and peace are inseparable: when we pray, God hears, and His peace steadies us beyond circumstances. Over three days, we’ll explore how prayer anchors us, how peace guards us, and how both are gifts God freely gives to His children.

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