Scripture Foundation

Matthew 6:25-27 says, "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?"

Philippians 4:6-7 reminds us, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Isaiah 26:3 declares, "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you." And Psalm 131:8 says, "The Lord is my rock, my salvation and my God; I will trust him forever." These verses serve as a foundation for our exploration of practicing the presence of peace.

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When we worry and fret about the future, we're essentially saying that we don't trust God's sovereignty over our lives. But as believers, we know that God is our rock, our salvation, and our God. He is the one who provides for our every need, even when we can't see a way forward. So how can we practice the presence of peace?

• 1. Take a few minutes each day to reflect on God's goodness and faithfulness. Think about specific ways He has provided for you in the past.
• 2. Write down your worries and concerns, and then intentionally let go of them. Trust that God is working all things out for your good.
• 3. Practice mindfulness by focusing on your breath or a calming activity. Invite God's presence into your moment-to-moment experience.
• 4. As you go about your day, repeat phrases like "I trust in You, God" or "You are my rock" to remind yourself of His sovereignty and love.