Peace Is My BirthrightSample

While I firmly believe peace is one of our birthrights as children of God, I also realize we live in a broken world, and that means, at times, we will face trouble.

Scripture tells us, "Many are the afflictions of the righteous (Psalm 34:19)." In other words, we may face challenges or difficulties despite having birthrights of peace, sound minds, and God's full armor. An anxious thought may pop into our minds, or somebody may give us a bad report. How do we continue to keep our peace even in a broken world?

Thankfully, the Psalm doesn't end there; God's Word continues, "But the Lord delivers him out of them all (Psalm 34:19). We can trust God to move on our behalf and deliver us from all challenges. In our final day together, I want to share two ways to help us keep our peace: dwelling in the secret place and keeping our minds fixed on Him.

What does it mean to dwell in the secret place?

We read about the secret place in Psalm 91:1, which states, "He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty." The secret place isn't necessarily an exact physical location; it's more like a time and place where we seek God's face.

To enter the secret place, we must set aside all distractions and worldly endeavors. Our God longs to be pursued. When we intentionally take time to seek His face, then we dwell in the secret place.

Jesus shows us a great example of seeking time to be alone with God (Matthew 14:23). As followers of Christ, we must also intentionally find time to commune with God through worship, prayer, or the reading of His Word. And when we pursue God and abide in His presence, the beautiful part is we find rest and peace in Him.

What would it look like to place your trust in God completely? To prioritize time with Him and seek intimacy with God?

The second key to keeping our peace is to keep our mind fixed on Him.

How do we keep our minds fixed on Him?

While I love waking up in the morning and meeting God in my prayer chair, I've also found a need to commune with Him throughout the day. Experts tell us it's just as beneficial or maybe even more so to exercise throughout the day instead of hitting the treadmill hard for 30 minutes and then sitting sedentary for the next 8 hours. Could the same be true about our time with God?

I'm not saying we ditch our quiet times with the Lord in the morning, but I am saying we should consider how to walk out the command to pray continually in 1 Thessalonians 5:17.

What if we acknowledged God throughout the day by pausing and thanking Him before each meal? Instead of turning on the news, what if we played worship music while cooking dinner or folding laundry?

We can keep our minds fixed on Him by keeping a Bible verse in a place we'll often see, like the bathroom mirror, dashboard, or our phone lock screens. These small acts can anchor our minds in God leading to more peace in our days.

Remember, even when life feels chaotic, peace is never out of reach. Keep your mind on Him today, seek Him in the secret place, and watch His peace transform your heart.

Peace is your birthright—let's reclaim it together!

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