We must first of all believe that God
is committed to giving us peace always by all means, then we must realize that
we have a responsibility to keep our minds stayed on him to experience His
peace. In John 14:27, the reason why Jesus said we should let not our hearts be
troubled is because we can choose to not allow our hearts to be troubled.
According to Matthew 14:24-32, Peter had the responsibility of keeping his eyes
on Jesus if he wanted to have peace in the midst of the storm and it was when
he (by himself) took his eyes off Jesus that he started to sink.
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Importance of Maintaining Peace in
your heart:
- God can work only when our hearts are
at peace.
- Being at peace is a sign of faith and
our faith pleases God.
- Anxiety is not good for our health –
there are so many sicknesses and diseases caused by fear and worry, even
psychological – Prov.17:22
- Peace guards our hearts and minds –
Phil.4:7
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Ways we can maintain Peace in Our
Hearts:
- Remember the goodness and
faithfulness of the Lord - Lam.3:19-26
- Fix your mind on God’s Greatness and
His Great Love for you - Isa 26:3
- Fix your mind on God’s Promises - 2
Thess. 3:16, Isa 54:10, John 16:33
- Sing praises unto God - Rom. 4:20
- Give no room for fear. Tell yourself
that He is the God of your salvation (deliverance) and He will deliver you out
of this situation - John 14:27, 2Tim.1:7
- Be anxious for nothing /Pray with
thanksgiving - Phil.4:6-7
- Confess and declare God’s Word - Heb.13:5-6
- Forgive people and have mercy on them
- Heb.12:14
One major
reason for lack of peace is confusion; not knowing what to do about a
situation. We must believe God will make a way where there seems to be no way;
He will make a way of escape and He will open our eyes to see and know the way.
The Holy Spirit will guide us into all truth.
Because Jesus is in your boat, no storm of life
can sink you. Ask Him in faith and He will give you His peace in that
situation. Speak to that mountain and it will move, Mark 11:23. Don’t doubt in
your heart. You will have what you say. 