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Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4‬:‭32‬

Question
Is there someone you’re still holding in your heart because of something they did or didn’t do?

Context
The Apostle Paul wrote to the believers in Ephesus to help them understand how to live out their new identity in Christ. In Ephesians 4, he contrasts the old life marked by anger, bitterness, lies, and selfishness with the new life that reflects God’s character. Verse 32 serves as the capstone of this teaching. Paul connects forgiveness directly to the gospel “just as in Christ God forgave you.” In other words, we don’t forgive to earn God’s favor; we forgive because we already have it. Our forgiveness toward others is evidence that God’s forgiveness has taken root in our hearts.

Application
Ask God to reveal any resentment or bitterness that may still linger. Choose today to forgive not because they earned it, but because you’re choosing to live free. Pray for those who hurt you. It may be hard, but praying for them softens your heart and aligns it with God’s love. Forgiveness is one of the most beautiful characteristics of God that can be displayed in our life.

Truth For The Day
Forgiveness is not about what they deserve; it’s about reflecting the grace that God freely gave you.

Pray
Lord, thank You for the forgiveness I’ve received. Help me to let go of bitterness and resentment. Teach me to forgive as You have forgiven me with grace, mercy, and love. Heal the wounds in my heart and replace them with Your peace. In Jesus’ name, amen.

You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭26‬:‭3‬

Question
What would your day look like if your peace was not determined by circumstances, but by trusting in God?

Context
Isaiah wrote these words during a time of uncertainty and turmoil for Israel. The nation faced enemies on every side and many were tempted to put their trust in political alliances rather than in God. Yet Isaiah reminds the people that peace doesn’t come from safety, strength, or strategy, it comes from steadfast trust in the Lord. True peace is not the absence of problems, but the presence of God in the midst of them.

Application
Our minds often race with worry, fear and what-ifs. But peace is a promise we can experience when we intentionally fix our thoughts on God’s faithfulness. When you start to feel anxious, pause and remind yourself: God is still in control.

Trust is not a feeling; it’s a decision to rest your heart in God’s hands even when you don’t see the outcome.

Truth for the Day
Perfect peace is found in a steadfast mind and a trusting heart.

Pray
Lord, thank You for being my source of peace in a restless world. Teach me to keep my mind fixed on You and not on my worries. Help me to trust You with what I cannot control, and let Your peace guard my heart and mind today. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭7‬

Question
Am I allowing God’s peace to guard my heart, or am I trying to control everything myself?

Context
Paul wrote this letter to the Philippian church while imprisoned in Rome. Despite his chains, he wrote about joy and peace not fear or frustration. The church at Philippi faced opposition and anxiety, but Paul reminded them that the peace of God is not the absence of problems; it’s the presence of Christ in the midst of them. This peace doesn’t make sense to the natural mind because it “surpasses understanding.” It’s rooted in relationship, not circumstance.

Application
We often search for peace through comfort and control, but God’s peace comes through surrender. When we pray instead of panic, when we trust instead of try to fix everything ourselves, we make room for His supernatural calm to settle in our hearts.

Peace is not found in what we can manage; it’s found in Who we trust. When our minds are stayed on Him, He keeps us in perfect peace (Isaiah 26:3).

So today, rather than asking for God to remove your storm, invite Him to rule within it. His peace doesn’t need perfect conditions, it just needs your complete dependence.

Truth for the Day
God’s peace guards your heart and mind when life feels out of control.

Pray
Lord, thank You for Your peace that surpasses all understanding. When my heart is anxious and my mind is restless, help me to pause and remember that You are near. Teach me to trust You more fully, to surrender what I cannot control, and to rest in Your presence. In Jesus’ name, Amen.