Week 3: PEACE
Monday 12/22
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” (Isaiah 26:3)
Waiting is like being put in time-out; it is not easy, and I really do not like it. It is hard to be still. In the wait, our minds often wander to worry, fear, or impatience. Yet Isaiah reminds us that God Himself keeps us in perfect peace when our minds are steadfast, fixed on Him. Peace is not something we manufacture; it is something God gives as we trust Him.
In the midst of waiting—whether for answers, healing, or breakthrough—God’s peace steadies our hearts. Advent teaches us that waiting is not wasted time; it is holy time. Time where God shapes us so we can trust Him more deeply.
When we choose to place our thoughts and trust in God’s promises instead of our problems, peace begins to guard us. This is the gift of Advent: peace in the waiting, because the One we wait for is faithful.
Reflect on one area of your life where you feel unsettled. Write it down and surrender it to God.
Lord, help me to trust You in the waiting. Keep my mind steadfast and my heart at peace as I rest in Your promises. Help me to be still and know you are God. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Tuesday 12/23
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)
Trouble does not knock politely - it moves in and makes itself at home if we are not careful. Jesus never promised us a trouble-free life. In fact, He said plainly that we would face difficulties. Yet He also promised peace - His peace - in the midst of those troubles. Advent reminds us that peace is not the absence of conflict but the presence of Christ.
When we face trials, we can take heart because Jesus has already overcome the world. His victory is our assurance that no hardship, no pain, no loss can steal the peace He gives. The Prince of Peace entered a troubled world, and He still enters our troubled hearts today.
This is the hope of Advent that even in the chaos of life, Christ’s peace is stronger. His presence calms storms, quiets fears, and gives courage to keep going.
Encourage someone who is facing difficulty by sharing this verse with them.
Father God, YOU are the Prince of Peace, remind me that You have overcome the world. Fill me with courage and calm in the midst of my struggles. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Wednesday 12/24
“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.” (Philippians 4:6–7)
Prayer is the doorway to peace. When anxiety rises, God invites us to bring everything - our fears, our needs, our gratitude - before Him. Open your heart and let the SONshine in. The promise is not that circumstances will instantly change, but that His peace will guard our hearts and minds.
Advent is a season of prayerful anticipation. As we pray, we are reminded that God hears us, loves us, and He is near. His peace is like a shield, protecting us from being overwhelmed by worry.
The act of thanksgiving in prayer shifts our focus from what we lack to what God has already done. Gratitude opens the door for peace to enter.
Pray for someone else’s need today, not just your own.
Father God, I bring my worries before You. Guard my heart and mind with Your peace as I pray. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Thursday 12/25
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." (Romans 15:13)
Where there is hope, peace follows close behind. Hope and peace are inseparable. When we trust God, He fills us with both. Christmas is the fulfillment of our Advent hope – the hope that Christ has come, the hope that He is with us now, and the hope that He will come again.
It is not about wishful thinking; it is a confident expectation rooted in God’s promises. As hope rises, peace follows, because we know our future is secure in Christ.
The Holy Spirit empowers us to overflow with hope and peace, not just hold it quietly. Our peace becomes a testimony to others that God is faithful.
Share a testimony of God’s faithfulness as you celebrate His birth.
Father God, fill me with peace as I trust in You. May my life overflow with hope by Your Holy Spirit. Help me to find the courage to share my story of peace and your faithfulness with others. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” (Isaiah 26:3)
Waiting is like being put in time-out; it is not easy, and I really do not like it. It is hard to be still. In the wait, our minds often wander to worry, fear, or impatience. Yet Isaiah reminds us that God Himself keeps us in perfect peace when our minds are steadfast, fixed on Him. Peace is not something we manufacture; it is something God gives as we trust Him.
In the midst of waiting—whether for answers, healing, or breakthrough—God’s peace steadies our hearts. Advent teaches us that waiting is not wasted time; it is holy time. Time where God shapes us so we can trust Him more deeply.
When we choose to place our thoughts and trust in God’s promises instead of our problems, peace begins to guard us. This is the gift of Advent: peace in the waiting, because the One we wait for is faithful.
Reflect on one area of your life where you feel unsettled. Write it down and surrender it to God.
Lord, help me to trust You in the waiting. Keep my mind steadfast and my heart at peace as I rest in Your promises. Help me to be still and know you are God. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Tuesday 12/23
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)
Trouble does not knock politely - it moves in and makes itself at home if we are not careful. Jesus never promised us a trouble-free life. In fact, He said plainly that we would face difficulties. Yet He also promised peace - His peace - in the midst of those troubles. Advent reminds us that peace is not the absence of conflict but the presence of Christ.
When we face trials, we can take heart because Jesus has already overcome the world. His victory is our assurance that no hardship, no pain, no loss can steal the peace He gives. The Prince of Peace entered a troubled world, and He still enters our troubled hearts today.
This is the hope of Advent that even in the chaos of life, Christ’s peace is stronger. His presence calms storms, quiets fears, and gives courage to keep going.
Encourage someone who is facing difficulty by sharing this verse with them.
Father God, YOU are the Prince of Peace, remind me that You have overcome the world. Fill me with courage and calm in the midst of my struggles. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Wednesday 12/24
“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.” (Philippians 4:6–7)
Prayer is the doorway to peace. When anxiety rises, God invites us to bring everything - our fears, our needs, our gratitude - before Him. Open your heart and let the SONshine in. The promise is not that circumstances will instantly change, but that His peace will guard our hearts and minds.
Advent is a season of prayerful anticipation. As we pray, we are reminded that God hears us, loves us, and He is near. His peace is like a shield, protecting us from being overwhelmed by worry.
The act of thanksgiving in prayer shifts our focus from what we lack to what God has already done. Gratitude opens the door for peace to enter.
Pray for someone else’s need today, not just your own.
Father God, I bring my worries before You. Guard my heart and mind with Your peace as I pray. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Thursday 12/25
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." (Romans 15:13)
Where there is hope, peace follows close behind. Hope and peace are inseparable. When we trust God, He fills us with both. Christmas is the fulfillment of our Advent hope – the hope that Christ has come, the hope that He is with us now, and the hope that He will come again.
It is not about wishful thinking; it is a confident expectation rooted in God’s promises. As hope rises, peace follows, because we know our future is secure in Christ.
The Holy Spirit empowers us to overflow with hope and peace, not just hold it quietly. Our peace becomes a testimony to others that God is faithful.
Share a testimony of God’s faithfulness as you celebrate His birth.
Father God, fill me with peace as I trust in You. May my life overflow with hope by Your Holy Spirit. Help me to find the courage to share my story of peace and your faithfulness with others. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.