JUNE THEME – SET Free To LIVE Free – Embracing Liberty Through Christ
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PEACE IN THE MIDST OF GLOBAL PRESSURE
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:7
Peace is not the reward of favorable circumstances—it is the fruit of divine presence. In a world bombarded by breaking news, political unrest, economic uncertainty, and global instability, it’s easy to absorb the pressure of the hour and lose our internal footing. But for the child of God, peace is not circumstantial—it is supernatural. It is not found in headlines, bank accounts, or promises from leaders. It is found in the person of Jesus Christ.
The peace of God does not deny reality—it transcends it. It doesn’t silence the wind or calm every wave, but it steadies the heart in the midst of it all. Like Daniel sleeping in the lions’ den or Paul singing in a prison cell, this peace is not a feeling—it is a fortress. It keeps you. The Greek word for “keep” in Philippians 4:7 is a military term meaning “to guard as with a garrison.” God’s peace stands at the door of your heart and mind like a soldier, keeping anxiety out and keeping Christ enthroned within.
Right now, there is a global pressure to panic—but there is a greater invitation to trust. The world around you may be in chaos, but the kingdom within you is unshakable. And when others are looking for someone calm in the storm, they ought to see you standing firm—anchored, unafraid, and at rest in Christ.
When Jesus stood on the deck of a storm-tossed boat in Mark 4, He didn’t panic—He spoke peace. While the disciples cried out, “Master, carest thou not that we perish?” Jesus showed that peace is not found in the absence of a storm, but in the presence of the Savior. The same voice that spoke to the waves then still speaks to the waves in you today.
Prayer: Jesus, You are my peace when everything around me is uncertain. I surrender every racing thought, every unspoken fear, and every ounce of pressure to You. Flood my mind with Your calm, not because everything is perfect—but because You are present. Teach me to rest, to trust, and to walk through pressure with the unshakable confidence that You are holding me together. Let my life reflect Your peace in a panic-driven world. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Daily Declaration: I do not panic with the world—I dwell in the peace of God. My heart is guarded. My mind is kept. My Savior is near. I walk in unshakable peace through Christ, my anchor.
WEDNESDAY’S PRAYER REQUESTS
Ann Stanley
Doug Stephens
Lynn Garner’s Daughter
Mary Williams – Rehab
Sadie Almand & Unborn Baby
Sarah Parker
Scotty Nix
Andrea Nix– Friend of the Shellnutts
Stephanie Seivers – Friend of the Shellnutts
Jill Haines
Angela Bryan’s Sister
Danny Jarrard
Darlene Wiggins
Doris Loyd
Dr. and Mrs. Davis
Eric Magnusson’s Mother
Eric Ward
Friend of Linda Hodge
Gayle Sparks
George & Linda Alexander
James Burnette
James Garner
Jessica Headrick
John McClain’s Mother
June Cronan’s Sister
June Davis
Kailey Bateman
Kathryn Raines
Kim McClain’s Mother
Kim’s Sisters – Ann & Brenda
Lee Cronan
Lillianna Magnusson’s Mom
Linda Breedlove’s Sister – Sarah
Lonzo Christian
Lori Blount’s Mother
Mary Williams
Mary Williamson – Dana Jackson’s Mom
Marynell Ford
Mike, Gwen, Michael Rice Family – Friends of Blount’s – Car Accident
Mrs. Franklin
Nora Allison
Pastor Driskell
Rose Fuller – Pruitt-Monroe Nursing Home, Forsyth GA
Roy Loyd
Scarlett – Marynell’s Granddaughter
Scott Lanier
Steve Michaels
Theresa Bain’s Granddaughter
Tom Witcher