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The word of God gives great instructions to us in 1 Peter 3:10-11. For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace and ensue it.

Thayer's definition of peace in the New Testament is:

1. a state of national tranquillity
     a. exemption from the rage and havoc of war 
2. peace between individuals, i.e. harmony, concord 
3. security, safety, prosperity, felicity, (because peace and harmony make and keep things safe and prosperous) 
4. of the Messiah's peace 
    a. the way that leads to peace (salvation) 
5. of Christianity, the tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and content with its earthly lot, of whatsoever sort that is 
6. the blessed state of devout and upright men after death

The first part of the definition of seek says, in order to find. In other words, expect to find peace. 

Brown-Driver-Briggs' definition of peace in the Old Testament is:

1. completeness, soundness, welfare, peace  
a. completeness (in number)  
b. safety, soundness (in body)  
c. welfare, health, prosperity  
d. peace, quiet, tranquillity, contentment  
e. peace, friendship  
     1. of human relationships  
     2. with God especially in covenant relationship  
f. peace (from war)  
g. peace (as adjective)

”Peace" Word Search/Seek

Psalm 29:11
Psalm 34:14
Psalm 37:11
Psalm 55:18
Psalm 85:8
Psalm 119:165
Proverbs 3:1-2
Proverbs 3:13-17
Proverbs 12:20
Proverbs 16:7
Isaiah 9:6
Isaiah 26:3
Isaiah 32:17-18
Isaiah 53:5
Isaiah 54:10
Isaiah 54:13
Jeremiah 29:11
Jeremiah 33:6
John 14:27
John 16:33
Acts 10:36
Romans 1:7
Romans 5:1
Romans 8:6
Romans 14:17
Romans 14:19
Romans 15:13
Romans 15:33
Romans 16:20
1 Corinthians 1:3
2 Corinthians 1:2
Galatians 1:3
Galatians 5:22
Ephesians 1:2
Philippians 1:2
Philippians 4:4-9
Colossians 1:2
Colossians 3:15
1 Thessalonians 1:1
1 Thessalonians 5:23
2 Thessalonians 1:2
2 Thessalonians 3:16
1 Timothy 1:2
2 Timothy 1:2
2 Timothy 2:22
Titus 1:4
Philemon 1:3
Hebrews 12:14
Hebrews 13:20-21
James 3:17-18
1 Peter 3:11
2 Peter 1:2
2 John 1:3
Jude 1:2
Revelation 1:4

2 Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

(Say...) God has not given me the spirit of timidity and fearfulness. God has given me the spirit of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

(Pray...) Father God, timidity and fear does not come from you; therefore, I don't want it and I refuse to fear.  I receive what you have given me, the spirit of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 

Psalm 118:6 The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?          
Proverbs 29:25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.

The Lord is on my side; I will not fear! I put my trust in the Lord and I am safe, inaccessibly high, and too high for capture. 

Lord, with you on my side, I will not fear. Because I put my trust in you, I am safe, inaccessibly high, and too high for capture. 

1 John 4:16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.
1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

God loves me and I love him. I love others for God's love is in my heart. This love has freed me from fear.

Father God, thank you for loving me. I love you! I also love others for your love is in my heart. This love has freed me from fear.

Psalm 34:4 I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.

I seek the Lord with care, and he hears and answers me. God delivers me by snatching me out of my stored-up fears.

Lord, as I carefully seek you and your word, you hear me and answer me.  I thank you for delivering me by snatching me out of my stored-up fears.

Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
Mark 4:39 And he [Jesus] arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

In every situation I am relaxed, for I know God is with me and God is in me.  He is exalted, lifted up in the earth. In the midst of every storm I rebuke the source and say, "peace, be still." Then all that is opposing me ceases, resulting in a great calm.

Heavenly Father, I am relaxed. I cease from striving for I know that You are God. I know you are with me and the Greater One, your Holy Spirit is in me. Lord, I exalt you and you will be lifted up among all nations. In the midst of every storm, I rebuke the source and say, "peace, be still!" Then all that is opposing me ceases. Lord, I receive a great calm, in my mind, and in my body that only you can provide.

Isaiah 54:14 In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee.

In righteousness I am established, firm, and stable. I am far from oppression; for I shall not fear. Destruction, ruin, and terror shall not come near me.

Father God, because of Jesus, I am established in righteousness. I am far from oppression for I shall not fear. Destruction, ruin, and terror shall not come near me.

Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

The Lord keeps me in perfect, complete peace. My mind, my imagination is stayed on Him: because I trust and have confidence in God and in His Word.

Lord, thank you for keeping me in perfect, complete peace. My mind, my imagination, is stayed on you: because I trust and have confidence in you and in your Word.

Luke 10:19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

Jesus gave me power and authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. No one, or no thing shall by any means hurt, damage, or harm me.

Lord Jesus, thank you for giving me power and authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. No one, or no thing shall by any means hurt, damage, or harm me.

I Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

I cast all my care, all of my anxiety upon Jesus; for he takes care of me.

Lord Jesus, I cast all my care, all of my anxious thoughts upon you. Thank you for taking care of me.

James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 
2 Corintians 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. 

I submit myself to God. I resist and oppose the devil and his devices; therefore, he and his fear, vanishes from me.

Father God, I submit myself to you and your word. I resist and oppose the devil and his devices, and he and his fear, vanishes from me.

Isaiah 41:10, Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. 
Isaiah 41:13 For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee. 

I fear not; for God is with me. I am not worried, disappointed, or upset, for the Lord is my God. He strengthens me making me courageous. Yes, he helps me. Yes, he upholds me, supporting me with the right hand of his righteousness. The Lord my God is holding my right hand, saying to me, "fear not; I will help and support you." 

I fear not; for you Lord God are with me. I am not worried, disappointed, or upset, for you Lord, are my God. You strengthen me and give me courage. Yes, you help me. Yes, you uphold and support me with the right hand of your righteousness. Lord, as you hold and strengthen my right hand, I hear you saying to me, "fear not; I will help and support you."  

Deuteronomy 28:67 (New King James Version) In the morning you shall say, ‘Oh, that it were evening!’ And at evening you shall say, ‘Oh, that it were morning!’ because of the fear which terrifies your heart, and because of the sight which your eyes see.
Galatians 3:13 Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree

According to Deuteronomy 28, fear is a curse of the law. According to Galatians 3:13, Christ, the Anointed One, paid the price to recover me from the curse of the law; therefore, I am redeemed from the power of fear.

Lord, according to Deuteronomy 28, fear is a curse of the law. According to Galatians 3:13, Jesus Christ, the Anointed One, paid the price to recover me from the curse of the law; therefore, Christ paid the price to recover me from the power of fear.

John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Mark 11:24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

Jesus left me peace. His peace he gave to me. Father God, I receive the peace that Jesus gave to me; therefore, I have peace in my heart, peace in my mind, and peace in my body, and I thank you for it.  In Jesus' name, amen!