Shalom

Shalom: The Peace We Long For

Hello Ekklesia Family

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

The peace we long for is not just the absence of conflict or stress—it is something far deeper. The Bible calls this peace shalom—a completeness, a wholeness, a security that only God can provide. It is not found in perfect circumstances but in a perfect Savior.

Jesus said, “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid” (John 14:27, NLT). The peace Christ offers is not temporary relief but an eternal assurance that God is in control, even when life seems chaotic.

Many search for peace in relationships, finances, or achievements, but true peace is only found in Jesus Christ. When we fix our hearts and minds on Him, we receive a peace that transcends understanding (Philippians 4:7). This peace steadies us in storms, calms our anxious thoughts, and reassures us that no matter what comes, we are held in God’s hands.

Father, thank You for being our source of peace. When the world around us is filled with turmoil, You remain constant. Help us to trust You completely, to rest in Your promises, and to walk in the perfect peace that comes from fixing our thoughts on You. We surrender every fear, every worry, and every storm to You. Fill us with shalom—the wholeness that only You can give. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

If you have been longing for true peace, it is found in Jesus Christ. Come and walk with Him. Join us at Ekklesia Christian Life Ministries (ekklesiachristianlife.org), where we journey together in faith, experiencing the fullness of shalom in Christ.

May the Lord bless you and keep you in His perfect peace!

LoveUmorethanUknow Pastor Stephän