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Day 6 - Kept In Peace

Isaiah 26:3 (TLB)
3 He will keep in perfect peace all those who trust in him, whose thoughts turn often to the Lord!

Philippians 4:6 (NKJV)
6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;

For a house to become a place of true rest and renewal, it must have both a secure, well-repaired structure and an atmosphere of unity and peace within. Where things are unsettled, insecure, and filled with conflict, there is no capacity for healthy growth, vision for development, or enjoyment of life together. Energy is consumed merely in surviving rather than thriving.

Yet even in a home marked by strife and disrepair, a remarkable transformation can occur through the welcoming of an honored and stable guest. A presence that once was absent enters the chaos and establishes a spirit of peace that had not been possible before. If this guest is not merely entertained briefly but welcomed as a long-term resident, the peace carried by that presence begins to reshape hearts, minds, and lives into productive and fulfilled individuals.

In the same way, when the presence of the Lord is welcomed into the residence of the Spirit, the effect of His peace permeates every part of life. Minds once restless, chaotic, and driven toward striving are released from that stronghold and kept within a realm of peace. Where He is made a permanent resident and acknowledged in all things, He keeps that residence in perfect peace and enables an abundance of life.

A divine guard is established—one that repels every attempt of conflict, fear, and dissension to invade. The mind, body, soul, and spirit are released into an atmosphere of peace that cannot be shaken by external threats or internal turmoil. As Scripture declares, He will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are stayed on Him.


Meditation

Fasting:

"As a child of God, my choices are Spirit led seeds of blessing, as the cursed flesh ones are denied and put to death."
Galatians 6:8, Romans 8:12-14

Praise:

"I praise You, Lord, for the glory of Your grace that has made me accepted in Christ - chosen, holy, and without blame in His love."
Ephesians 1:6

Identity:

"Since I have been justified by the blood of Jesus, I have been made right with God and saved from all wrath and condemnation."
Romans 5:9-10

Understanding:

"I have been given a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Christ. The eyes of my understanding are enlightened to know the hope of His calling, my rich inheritance, and the greatness of His power."
Ephesians 1:17-19

Wholeness:

"You sustain and strengthen me on the bed of sickness."
Psalm 41:3 

Provision:

"I delight myself in the Lord and He gives me the desires of my heart."
Psalm 37:4

Song: (Click to hear)

"Perfect Peace"

Additional Resources:

Jentzen Franklin 26 Fast Devotionals

Fasting Guide


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