Romans 8:6

Now the mind of the flesh is death (both now and forever because it pursues sin), but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace (the spiritual well-being that comes from walking with God-both now and forever).

It all comes down to choices for our mindset and spiritual peace. We will never be satisfied if we remain entrenched in our self-focused sinful nature. When we choose the Word of God and a spirit focused on God over the selfish desires of the flesh, we will enter into peace. It is a daily choice and a constant renewal of the mind that keeps us planted firmly on the Word. 

Colossians 3:12-13

So, as God’s own chosen people who are holy and well-beloved put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience bearing graciously with one another, and willingly forgiving each other if one has a cause or complaint against another; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so should you forgive.  

If we don’t guard our hearts and choose to keep a mindset of forgiveness, no matter the situation, the offense will come. We must maintain a personal attitude of forgiveness and practice forgiveness for ourselves and others. Our minds would turn into a battlefield over a slight that we could have stayed in peace if we chose to overlook. 

Isaiah 26:3

You will keep in perfect and constant peace the one whose mind is steadfast (that is committed and focused on You- in both inclination and character).

Because we have free will and can make any choice, our daily peace is in our own hands. Our lives, therefore, shift from being random acts and thoughts to being created by our own decisions. Consequently, we can create peace in our own lives or destroy it. Therefore, choose to have a mind steadfast on Christ and live in peace. 

1 Peter 3:10-12

For, the one who wants to enjoy life and see good days (good-whether apparent or not), Must keep his tongue free from evil and his lips from speaking guile (treachery, deceit). He must turn away from wickedness and do what is right. He must search for peace (with God, with self, with others) and pursue it eagerly.

We have so much control over peace in our lives. It matters how we react and act for our benefit and others when living a stable life. When we set out to guard our mouths and what we say, we cut off many avenues of strife. Peace isn’t going to show up at our door. It has to be pursued and practiced.  

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you; My (perfect) peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled nor let it be afraid. (Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.)

The best way to find peace in an angry and sinful world is to keep the focus on Jesus and the Bible. Let Christian speakers and music flow flood the home and the radio. Jesus sent His peace to us, and we are to receive the peace and keep our hearts from worldly influence. We don’t have to be fearful or troubled with our faith built up in the Word.

Isaiah 29-31

He gives strength to the weary, and to him who has no might He increases power. Even youths grow weary and tired, and vigorous young men stumble badly, but to those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength and renew their power; they will lift up their wings like eagles; they will run and not become weary, they will walk and not grow tired.

The world lies to us when it says we can independently live this life without God. Our strength, help, and guidance all rely on God’s work in our lives. We need not be ashamed of our dependence nor ashamed to ask for help from God. God is waiting to aid us when we stop striving in our own strength and turn to His.

Mathew 11:28

Come to Me, all who are weary and heavily burdened (by religious rituals that provide no peace), and I will give you rest (refreshing your souls with salvation).

The Holy Spirit is our comforter and was sent to help us in our times of need. We all get tired from the world’s stresses and need the restoration of our souls. Lean on Jesus and pray for the words of comfort and encouragement and hearts to hear. We were meant to live this life with help and direction from Jesus.

Isaiah 41:10

Do not fear (anything) for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you be assured I will help you; I will certainly take hold of you with My righteous right hand (a hand of justice, of power of victory, of salvation).

DO NOT FEAR! We cannot be in faith if we are rehearsing thoughts of fear. If we are anxious over something, it is still fear. The fear programming needs to be changed with the scriptures on faith. Practice peace in the heart and the mind and remove fear as an option.  

Psalm 41:3

The Lord will sustain and strengthen him on his sickbed; in his illness, you will restore him to health. 

Having faith in the abilities of God doesn’t mean we will be perfect human beings. Faith in God means we know who to turn to in our sickness to get healing. The Lord will be our strength in times of trouble and lead us on the right path. We cannot give up hope or lose our focus because nothing is too hard for God.  

Luke 18:40-42

Then Jesus stopped and ordered that the blind man be led to Him; and when he came near, Jesus asked him, “What do you want Me to do for you?” He said, “Lord, let me regain my sight!” Jesus said to him “Regain your sight; your (personal trust and confident) faith (in Me) has made you well.”

We don’t have to achieve with Jesus. We have to believe in Jesus. We can’t work for it or verbally ascent to agreeing with healing (with doubt still in our heads). We have to believe it is real. Getting there and firmly planting the feet on the word will take some study. Just believe, and Jesus will heal.