What does the Bible say about peace of mind?
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The Bible teaches that true peace of mind is God’s gift, grounded not in favorable circumstances but in reconciliation with him through Jesus Christ and sustained by trusting prayer. Jesus gives his disciples a peace unlike the world’s peace in John 14:27, and promises courage amid trouble because he has overcome the world in John 16:33. Isaiah 26:3 links steadfast peace with a mind fixed on God. Philippians 4:6-7 calls believers to bring anxieties to God with thanksgiving, trusting that his peace will guard them. Through justification by faith, Romans 5:1 declares that we have peace with God, the deepest foundation for a settled heart.
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- John 14:27
Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don't let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.
- Isaiah 26:3
You will keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on you]; because he trusts in you.
- John 16:33
I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world."
- Philippians 4:6-7
[6] In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. [7] And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
- Romans 8:6
For the mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace;
- Romans 16:20
And the God of peace will quickly crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
- Hebrews 12:14
Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord,
- Psalms 4:8
In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, For you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety.
- Psalms 29:11
Yahweh will give strength to his people. Yahweh will bless his people with peace.
- Romans 5:1
Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;
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