Isaiah 26:3, 4 
“You will keep in perfect peace 
those whose minds are steadfast, 
because they trust in you. 
Trust in the LORD forever, 
for the LORD, the LORD himself, is the Rock eternal.” (NIV)

Isaiah 26:12 
“LORD, you establish peace for us; 
all that we have accomplished you have done for us.” (NIV)

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Peace forms when we learn to trust God. When we remember God’s trustworthy nature and his faithfulness through all generations, and learn to depend on his impeccable track record, we begin to experience peace. 

Nothing is too big for him. No challenge can measure up to him. Nothing that causes us fear troubles his heart.

God can do anything but fail. 

Every good and perfect gift comes from him, including trust and peace. 

Resolution rewards us when it is based on God’s character and gifts. 

God is our rock, refuge, and hiding place. He’s a strong tower. He is good, and he is great. He is wonderful. 

Every good thing we have ever accomplished has been made possible by him and through us. 

God is the most joyful and peaceful being in the universe. He invites you to share his joy and peace. He makes it possible. He makes it available. He makes us ever more like him as we steadfastly depend on his nature and character. 

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I will steadfastly set my mind on God’s goodness and greatness, and I will live in perfect peace. 

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Our Father, I’m learning to live what Proverbs 3:5, 6 says. I’m learning to trust you from the bottom of my heart. I am about as peaceful as I am trustful. Continue teaching me the lessons of trust that I may be firmly established in your perfect peace. Amen.