Text: John 14:27
By: Min. Eliezer Owoichoya Onah
Last week, we introduced the teaching on All-Round Peace, examining the foundation of peace and the various areas of life where peace is required. We also considered Jesus Christ as the Prince of Peace and how true peace flows from Him alone.
In this continuation, we will explore additional dimensions of all-round peace, as revealed through the Scriptures, and how believers can experience and sustain peace in every area of life.
✨ Point 1: Peace With God – The Foundation of All Peace
📖 Romans 5:1
“Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Peace with God is the foundation of all other forms of peace. Salvation is the gateway to true and lasting peace. No one can enjoy all-round peace without first being reconciled to God.
The blood of Jesus removes the barrier of sin and restores us to right standing with the Father. When peace with God is established, every other area of life begins to align.
Application:
Ensure your relationship with God is intact. Without peace with God, peace in any other area will always be temporary and superficial.
✨ Point 2: Peace Within – Calm in the Midst of Chaos
📖 Philippians 4:6–7
“And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Jesus offers an inner calm that does not depend on outward stability. His peace is not the absence of storms, but stability in the midst of storms.
When the storm was raging, Jesus slept in the boat—because peace was within Him (Mark 4:39). Anxiety, fear, and depression are signs of inner unrest, but the peace of Christ stabilizes the heart and mind.
✨ Point 3: Peace in Difficult Situations
Even in seasons of trials and uncertainty, God offers peace that anchors the soul.
Prayer Point:
Lord, even in the midst of trouble, help me rest in the assurance of Your presence and deliverance.
📖 Isaiah 26:3
“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.”
✨ Point 4: Peace in Relationships
God desires that His people walk in peace with others. Though peace may not always depend on you alone, God calls you to be a peacemaker.
Prayer Point:
Lord, bring peace and reconciliation into my relationships. Let love overcome bitterness and strife.
📖 Romans 12:18
“If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.”
✨ Point 5: Peace in the Heart and Mind
📖 Isaiah 26:3
“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.”
Prayer Point:
Lord, let Your perfect peace flood my heart and mind. Keep me stable and calm amidst all uncertainties. I trust in You—let Your peace rule my thoughts.
✨ Point 6: Peace From Fear and Anxiety
Fear robs believers of peace, but God has provided a higher provision.
Prayer Point:
Father, I reject the spirit of fear. I receive the spirit of power, love, and a sound mind.
📖 2 Timothy 1:7
“God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
✨ Point 7: Peace Through Christ (Salvation and Spiritual Rest)
True spiritual peace is found only in Christ.
Prayer Point:
Jesus, You are my peace. I surrender fully to You. Let Your peace anchor my soul.
📖 Romans 5:1
“Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
✨ Point 8: Peace Over the Nation or Community
God commands His people to pray for peace in their land.
Prayer Point:
Lord, let peace flow through our land. Heal divisions and end violence and unrest.
📖 Psalm 122:6
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: ‘May those who love you be secure.’”
(You may substitute “Jerusalem” with your nation or city.)
📖 SCRIPTURAL PRAYER POINTS FOR ALL-ROUND PEACE
🔹 1. Peace in the Heart and Mind
📖 Isaiah 26:3
Prayer:
Lord, let Your perfect peace flood my heart and mind. Keep me stable and calm amidst all uncertainties.
🔹 2. Peace in the Home
📖 Isaiah 32:18
Prayer:
Father, let my home be a dwelling of peace and rest. Remove every source of strife and establish divine harmony.
🔹 3. Peace in Relationships and Church
📖 Ephesians 4:3
Prayer:
Lord, help me walk in love and unity. Let the bond of peace rule in my family, church, and associations.
🔹 4. Peace in the Nation
📖 Jeremiah 29:7
Prayer:
Lord, let Your peace reign in our nation. Silence violence and unrest. Let righteousness and justice prevail.
🔹 5. Peace in Life’s Journey (Destiny Peace)
📖 Psalm 29:11
Prayer:
Father, bless my life’s journey with peace. Cancel every agenda of confusion and chaos in my destiny.
🔹 6. Peace Through Christ (Spiritual Peace)
📖 John 14:27
Prayer:
Jesus, You are the Prince of Peace. I receive Your peace into my spirit, soul, and body. Let nothing steal the peace You have given me.
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