A Daily Devotion for Tuesday, December 2
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Psalm 85:8-13
I will listen to what God the LORD says;
he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants—
but let them not turn to folly.
Surely his salvation is near those who fear him,
that his glory may dwell in our land.
Love and faithfulness meet together;
righteousness and peace kiss each other.
Faithfulness springs forth from the earth,
and righteousness looks down from heaven.
The LORD will indeed give what is good,
and our land will yield its harvest.
Righteousness goes before him
and prepares the way for his steps.
John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
I am quite certain that peace is my most common prayer request. I pray to feel at peace, and I pray that another may find peace in a difficult time. Today’s scripture points out that God has already given us peace. It is there for the taking. When we are walking with God, we have access to His peace. So, there is peace in the relationship- it is part of our relationship with God. Even with this fresh perspective, I know I still need to pray. Prayer puts me in a right relationship with God and opens the door that I may have closed by drifting off. God’s peace is one of his many beautiful gifts to us.
Holy Lord, thank you for these verses today from your Word. They are so very helpful to me. There is no beginning or end to your supply of peace. I am truly thankful. Amen
Becky, transforming
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025
Stop and Breathe
(Focus: Auto Mechanics
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
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Psalm 85:8-13
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