Jeremiah instructed the Jews who had been exiled to Babylon to pray for the peace of the city of their captivity. If they did, it’s peace would thereby give them peace. They were to relax and go with the flow.

Similarly, when we find ourselves in situations less than ideal, we can begin praying for God’s prevailing peace to impact our challenge. He will never leave us nor forsake us. He will prepare a table before us in the presence of our enemies. He will keep us.

PRAYER: Lord, forgive us for complaining about our trying situations. Send us Your peace to comfort us and give us the grace to endure until we see Your hand of deliverance which sets us free.

READING: Jer. 27-29