Devotion for Today

The Ultimate Peace

February 15, 2013

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you . . .
–John 14:27

Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” Where does peacemaking begin? How can we become peacemakers? Can peace be discovered within ourselves? Freud has told us that peace is but a mental attitude. Cast off our phobias, shed our neuroses, and “bingo!”—we’ll have the coveted peace we long for. I respect psychiatry for what it can do. Unquestionably, it has helped many. But it certainly is not satisfactory as a substitute for the peace which can come only from God. If psychiatry leaves God out, ultimately we shall see psychiatrists going to each other for treatment. There can be no peace until we find peace with God. The Bible says, “He is our peace.”

Prayer for the day

The balm of Your peace pours over my soul and I humbly praise You, almighty God.

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25 Comments

Loi says 2.15.2013, 2:33 p.m.

Dear Father, I ask that the HOLY SPIRIT grant me Devine Grace, Mercy, Love and Ultimate PEACE. In the still of the night when we are at rest Our Heavenly Father gives us His PEACE. Amen, Amen and AMEN!!!

Andrea says 2.15.2013, 1:39 p.m.

"Authentic humanity..Her collective soul..relentlessly she seeks to find and follow her path to peace." --am owens

Adekunle. says 2.15.2013, 1:23 p.m.

Infact,it is only d peace of God dt can help someone in life.

San says 2.15.2013, 12:39 a.m.

I depend on medicines and on the help of thepsychiatry due to a severe mental ilness.My attitude is to test everything and hold fastto the good.I use what is helpful for me.Medicines are a gift of God.Without it I wouldnot survive.

l says 2.15.2013, 11:57 a.m.

GOD cures from within; psychiatry is important, indeed, but it is limited - GOD is not limited at all.

Salon says 2.15.2013, 11:43 a.m.

oh yes, this is very true. AMEN and AMEN

Steve says 2.15.2013, 10:11 a.m.

Lord, Help me to be still, and know You are God in every aspect of my life. Only then, can I experience the peace that surpasses all understanding.

Joy says 2.15.2013, 09:59 a.m.

I am thankful and enjoy Dr. Graham's devotions so very much. Thank you Gerry for your comments,they are always a blessing to me!

Joe says 2.15.2013, 08:40 a.m.

The only true peace is in Jesus Christ.

MARK says 2.15.2013, 08:03 a.m.

I find myself with no peace when i get close something comes up a takes it away because im weak . satan and his minyins run this world. LORD help me and to those who read this pray for me for if not i fear i will burn up .

Gerry says 2.15.2013, 06:43 a.m.

True, lasting, inner Peace that Billy refers to can only be obtained from a right relationship with God. Peace achieved through worldly means ie:drugs, alcohol, etc, is momentary and will not last.

Deanna says 2.15.2013, 01:09 a.m.

Thank you, Lord Jesus, for putting your servant Billy Graham on the earth during my lifetime. His prayer for the day and daily devotions help guide and sooth my soul.Amen

Dennis says 2.14.2013, 1:59 p.m.

Peace is often described as the Freedom that comes after a war. Apostle Paul quotes just before he was executed, I have fought the good fight. Henceforth is laid up for me a crown of righteousness.I believe Paul always had the inner peace at all time

Darrell says 2.16.2012, 9:49 p.m.

Peace is when God is in care of your life, not yourself, its like when your life ends and God takes over, its perfect peace you only feel at certain times that God sends to you so you know how it is when you trust him. When it comes over you rejoice.

TJ Kpera says 2.15.2012, 11:11 a.m.

nice message it was really good

Alessandro says 2.15.2012, 09:21 a.m.

No God No peace....Know God Know Peace

Joe says 2.15.2012, 08:40 a.m.

Amen Gerry.

Gerry says 2.15.2012, 08:05 a.m.

There is no mistaking" God's Peace ". Once you experience it you will seek it diligently, forever.

Annie says 2.14.2012, 4:25 p.m.

Thank You LORD, for being gracious to me in all my critical times You filled my heart with Your Great Peace. YOU ARE MY PEACE.....! LORD, as I found PEACE with You, Make me a Peacemaker for those who in need, in Your Precious name, Amen!

Peter says 5.17.2011, 12:07 a.m.

Divine peace only comes from God.

mick says 2.16.2011, 5:49 p.m.

We only can capture a piece of Peace in this life

Chad says 2.15.2011, 4:17 p.m.

Everlasting Peace only comes from knowing Jesus Christ.The world promises you false hope, health, and peace and even sound advice. But we need to be sure who we're serving? A fallen world cannot fulfill the deepest need of the heart. Faith in Christ is the answer to peace that surpasses all understanding...in Jesus name. Amen.

Andrea says 2.15.2011, 2:43 p.m.

B"SHEM Y"SHUA SHALOM= In the name of Y"SHUA -JESUS PEACE. The world does not know and understand HIS peace. When you trust HIM and you are saved, the Holy Spirit comes into our heart and HE gives us HIS peace. No matter how hard or difficult our life is, we can be at peace knowing that HE is in absolute control and He loves us and wants the best for us. Thank you Lord Jesus for your love and peace YOU give us.

sam says 2.15.2011, 08:08 a.m.

The peace given by God surpasses all other avenues of peace. A moment of time with God by reading His Word is enough for that peace to come.

Gerry says 2.15.2011, 06:48 a.m.

There is absolutely no substitute for the peace that surpasses all human understanding. This peace is God given through his Holy Spirit. Thank you Heavenly Father for all your Love, Mercy and Peace.