Choosing Peace
God has called us to live differently — to live set apart.
In Galatians 5, we are given a picture of what a life led by the Holy Spirit looks like. These are
not personality traits. They are not things we manufacture on our own. They are evidence of the
Holy Spirit living and working inside of us.
But walking in the Spirit is not passive. It is something we choose daily as we surrender our
flesh, our emotions, and our circumstances to Christ.
Each week, we will focus on one Fruit of the Spirit and what it looks like to live it out in our
everyday lives — in our marriages, in our families, and in the world around us.
This week, we are focusing on Peace.
Galatians 5:22–23
The Greek word for peace is eirēnē. In Galatians, this word points to peace between individuals
— harmony, unity, and concord. But it also reflects the deep inner peace that comes from being
right with God. Yet we live in a world where noise outweighs silence. Busyness takes over rest.
Anxiety overshadows peace. We hunger for the peace that surpasses understanding, yet everywhere we turn we are met with fear, panic, and unrest. So what do we do? Just like with love. Just like with joy.
We choose it.
Yes — you can choose to receive the gift of peace. Peace is not pretending everything is okay.
Peace is trusting that God is present even when things are not okay. Here is a practical way I personally choose peace. I find a quiet space in my home where I can simply be still.
Then I begin to surrender everything that is consuming my mind. Sometimes I say it out loud:“Jesus, I choose to give You this pain.”
“Jesus, I choose to give You this burden.”
“Jesus, I choose to give You this relationship.”
“Jesus, I choose to give You this fear.”
And then I say:
“Jesus, now I choose to receive Your peace.”
Sometimes I repeat this over and over until I can feel His peace settle deep in my soul.
Because peace is not found in perfect circumstances.
Peace is found in surrender.
Peace is found in trusting that He is holding what we cannot.
Reflection Questions
• What is keeping me from experiencing God’s peace right now?
• What in my world is weighing me down?
• What would it look like for me to fully surrender this to Jesus today?
Marriage Connection
What would change in your home if you chose peace instead of reacting out of stress or fear?
Choosing peace does not mean avoiding hard conversations.
It means bringing the peace of Christ into them.
When one person chooses peace, it can shift the entire atmosphere of a home.
Standard Series Closing
Walking in the Fruit of the Spirit is not about perfection.
It is about daily surrender.
It is about daily choosing to look more like Jesus.
Today, ask the Holy Spirit to help you recognize opportunities to walk in peace — in your
thoughts, your words, and your actions.
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