What is the peace of God, and how can I experience it?

What is the peace of God, and how can I experience it? We're going to answer that question. You can also discover more on GotQuestions .org. Most of Paul's letters begin with the words grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Peace is a state of tranquility or quietness of spirit that transcends circumstances. The term peace is described in scripture as a gift from God and congruent with his character. If God is peace, then to know God is to bask in his peace.

Drawing Near to God in Holiness

God gives us clear instructions about how to draw near to him and his peace. Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord, who may stand in his holy place? The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god.

But scripture is also clear that we cannot make ourselves clean or pure enough to earn the presence of the Lord. So how do we draw near enough to experience his peace? Jesus said, peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you, not as the world gives do I.

Give to you.

Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. When we allow Jesus' death and resurrection to purchase our forgiveness from God, we are counted as righteous, our sins are forgiven, and only then can we have peace with God.

Growing in Grace, Peace, and Knowledge of Christ

The initial peace that comes from having our consciences wiped clean grows as we get to know God better. May God give you more and more grace and peace as you grow in your knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord.

When we grow in understanding of the depths and riches of God's love toward us, our minds and spirits begin to realize that he really will make all things work together for our good. Certain attitudes can destroy the peace of God.

When we equate trust with the assumption that God will give us whatever we want, we set ourselves up for disappointment. Trust means we have set our hearts to believe God, whatever may happen. Worry is the enemy of peace.

Trust, Worry, and Casting Our Cares on God

When we choose worry rather than faith, we cannot live in peace. God invites us to cast our cares upon him and then let go of them. Living in peace can be compared to the petals of a flower unfolding in the morning sunlight.

The petals of peace in our lives unfold as we learn more about God. We discover that his character is always faithful. We experience his continual goodness. We read more of his promises. We learn to bask in his overwhelming love for us.

We rely upon the character of God that never changes. When we develop a lifestyle of making the Lord our refuge, we begin to live in the peace.

Of God.

Dwelling in the Secret Place of the Most High

Psalm 91 holds the secret to living in the peace of God. He that dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, he is my refuge and my fortress, my God.

In him will I trust. That secret place in our hearts is where we go to meet with God. When we choose to live there and hide away under his shadow, staying in constant communion with him, we can remain peaceful even when circumstances may not be.

When we learn to cry out to him in times of trouble, we find that his peace really does pass all human understanding. That answers the question, what is the peace of God and how can I experience it? On our website, GotQuestions .org, you'll find a deeper discussion and recommended resources.

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