The Still, Small Voice
“After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.”—1 Kings 19:12 (NIV)
Peace in the world and peace in your heart are part of the same yearning for wholeness, connection, and calm. Pursue peace every day, and your life will be all the richer for your effort.
“After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.”—1 Kings 19:12 (NIV)
Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with humans and have overcome.”—Genesis 32:28 (NIV)
The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.—Psalm 29:11 (NIV)
Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?—Matthew 6:27 (NIV)
Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.—Psalm 42:11 (NIV)
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”—Luke 2:13–14 (NIV)
The fruit of that righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever.—Isaiah 32:17 (NIV)
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.—2 Peter 3:9 (NIV)
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.—Colossians 3:15 (NIV)
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.—Proverbs 15:1 (NIV)
I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.—Psalm 16:8 (NIV)
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.—John 1:5 (NIV)