Peace

Thoughts That Calm

"You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You."
Isaiah 26:3

Reflection

Peace has a lot to do with where the mind sits. Thoughts stuck on the problem bring fear; thoughts fixed on God bring calm.

Prayer

Lord, steady my mind on You today. Amen!

Talk about it as a family

  1. What do you think about when you're afraid?
  2. How do our thoughts change how we feel?
  3. What thought about God can calm you?

5-minute activity

Write a few calming truths about God on cards, such as "God is with me." When a worried thought comes this week, pick a card and read it aloud. Read Isaiah 26:3.

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