Before you begin, pause for a moment. Take several deep breaths and allow yourself to grow still. Be aware of God's loving presence within you.
Romans 5:1
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
We, as children of God, are very fortunate. God not only invites us to life in him, but provides us with the tools to live that life fully. We know that sin erodes our relationship with God. But we are saved by the life of Jesus, who showed us how to live in relationship with God. We are saved by Jesus' death, through which we are reconciled to God. This knowledge can be as life changing for us as Paul's encounter with the risen Lord on the road to Damascus. This understanding can bring the kind of peace that Jesus offered to those gathered around him.
In what area of my life am I most in need of Christ's peace?
What have I learned about God through my relationship with Jesus?
(Speak to God, using the words of this prayer or a prayer of your own.) Loving God, I am so grateful for the gift of faith. Strengthen me to live more fully in your love, as shown in the life of Jesus, your Son.