Christmas may be the most wonderful time of the year, but many of us are grappling with the realities of life in the middle of the sparkle and lights. Whether you’re managing the challenges of marital hardship, mental health difficulties, an unwelcome diagnosis, or financial burdens, the answer to the struggle reigns as Prince of Peace.

 

I’ve rounded up several Bible verses and quotes about peace to encourage your heart.  If you have one to add, please share it in the comments below.

Ten Powerful Bible Verses About Peace

You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” -Isaiah 26:3

“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” -John 14:27

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”  -Isaiah 9:6

“The Lord gives strength to His people; the Lord blesses His people with peace.” -Psalm 29:11

“Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.” -Romans 12:17-18

“Consider the blameless, observe the upright; a future awaits those who seek peace.” –Psalm 37:37

“‘Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet My unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor My covenant of peace be removed,’says the Lord, who has compassion on you.” –Isaiah 54:10

“The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.” –Numbers 6:26

“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” –John 16:33

“How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who proclaims peace, who brings glad tidings of good things, who proclaims salvation, who says to Zion, ‘Your God reigns!’” –Isaiah 52:7

Eight Memorable Quotes About Peace

Riches have never yet given anybody either peace or rest. -Billy Sunday

God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there. There is no such thing. -C.S. Lewis

Prayer girds human weakness with divine strength, turns human folly into heavenly wisdom, and gives to troubled mortals the peace of God. We know not what prayer can do. -Charles Spurgeon

When our lives are filled with peace, faith and joy, people will want to know what we have. -David Jeremiah #christmaspeace Share on X

When our lives are filled with peace, faith and joy, people will want to know what we have. -David Jeremiah

Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Francis of Assisi

If God be our God, He will give us peace in trouble. When there is a storm without, He will make peace within. The world can create trouble in peace, but God can create peace in trouble. -Thomas Watson

If you refuse to be hurried and pressed, if you stay your soul on God, nothing can keep you from that clearness of spirit which is life and peace. In that stillness you know what His will is. –Amy Carmichael

When you take your troubles to God, you may have them but they don’t have you.” –Patti LaBelle

 

Which of these quotes or verses speaks to you? I’d love to know. Please share in the comments below!

A Little More Peace

For more about peace, you might enjoy these articles:

How to Unleash the Power of Peace in Your Life by Mary Southerland

5 Beautiful Prayers for Peace by Tammy Kennington

Christmas Peace for Busy Moms by Sarah Geringer

 

 

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