I keep thinking about this verse from Colossians. It tells us to “let” peace rule… implying we have some kind of decision or action to take ourselves.
How do we let peace rule our hearts?
I think taking an honest inventory of what is currently ruling your heart is a good place to start.
If I’m honest, I don’t think I’m “letting” peace rule my heart at all times. I think anxious thoughts and insecurities and worries rule my heart pretty often.
But Jesus is our Prince of Peace. He is our peace. How can we begin to let Him rule in our hearts?
I immediately think of our time, our priorities, our thoughts, our energy.
If I’m not making Him and His Word a priority with what fills my mind, how can I expect to have peace?
If I’m filling my mind with garbage, I should not expect peace.
- What am I choosing to focus on?
- What am I choosing to dwell on?
- What am I choosing to fill my mind with?
I think the beginning of this chapter has some good advice for us, too.
How will you set your mind on Him today, friend?
“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” [Colossians 3:1–2]