Scripture:
“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.”
— Colossians 3:15 (NKJV)
Points:
- God’s peace is not the absence of trouble, but His presence in it.
- “Let” means we must yield — peace rules when we surrender.
- Peace is not just a feeling — it is a gift from Christ.
- This peace governs decisions and reactions when Christ is Lord.
- Gratitude makes room for peace to grow.
Poem: Peace That Leads
The world demands that I react.
It pushes fast and shouts with fear.
But You invite a different way.
A heart at rest, a soul in calm.
A rule of peace that steadies storms.
This peace does not deny the pain.
It walks through fire and still breathes grace.
It holds when chaos fills the room.
It leads my steps with quiet voice.
It draws my heart to rest in You.
To let peace rule is not to drift.
It means I choose to yield control.
To trust Your way when mine runs wild.
To listen more than I demand.
To let Your Spirit guide my soul.
This peace is Christ — not just a mood.
It’s grounded deep in who You are.
It comes from knowing You are good.
It stays when all the rest gives way.
It governs thoughts and anchors hope.
So let Your peace rule over me.
Let anxious storms submit to love.
Let gratitude rise like the dawn.
Let every thought be still and clear.
Let Jesus reign in peace today.
Prayer:
Lord, let Your peace rule in my heart today. I surrender control and receive the calm that comes from trusting You. Make me thankful in all things. Amen.
