The book of psalms is one of the greatest gifts to us from the word of God. Whatever position life may place us in, It is most likely that we can find succor, advice and directions within the book of psalms. So if you find yourself anxious and in need of peace and comfort no matter the situation, we have some psalms that were revealed just for us in situations where we need comforting in the word of God.
We have 20 Psalms For Peace from the New King James Version (NKJV), categorized into four groups:
5 Psalms for Peace and Love
- Psalm 4:8 – “I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.”
- Psalm 29:11 – “The Lord will give strength to His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace.”
- Psalm 34:14 – “Depart from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.”
- Psalm 85:10 – “Mercy and truth have met together; righteousness and peace have kissed.”
- Psalm 119:165 – “Great peace have those who love Your law, and nothing causes them to stumble.”
From the verses above you can see that peace is most certainly our birthright as children of God. We have been granted peace as a reward for righteousness. So be calm in your troubled times and understand that the peace which has already been given to us by God is ours.
5 Psalms for Peace in Death
- Psalm 23:4 – “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.”
- Psalm 37:37 – “Mark the blameless man, and observe the upright; for the future of that man is peace.”
- Psalm 55:22 – “Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.”
- Psalm 116:15 – “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.”
- Psalm 73:26 – “My flesh and my heart fail; but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
These psalms speak for themselves and is evident to us that the peace that Hod has given us as his children transcends to the afterlife. As long as you’re a child of God his peace will keep you here on earth and still be with you when you leave this earth.
5 Psalms for Peace in Your Family and Home
- Psalm 127:1 – “Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.”
- Psalm 128:3-4 – “Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine in the very heart of your house, your children like olive plants all around your table. Behold, thus shall the man be blessed who fears the Lord.”
- Psalm 133:1 – “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!”
- Psalm 147:14 – “He makes peace in your borders, and fills you with the finest wheat.”
- Psalm 34:7 – “The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him and delivers them.”
Our God loves the family unit and wishes us to have peace in our home. When you’re troubled at home and chaos ensures hold on to these words and remind our God I prayers the peace he has promised us. All will be well.
5 Psalms for Hope and Protection
- Psalm 91:1-2 – “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.’”
- Psalm 121:7-8 – “The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul. The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in from this time forth, and even forevermore.”
- Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
- Psalm 27:1 – “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
- Psalm 62:5-6 – “My soul, wait silently for God alone, for my expectation is from Him. He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be moved.”
The love and protection that God gives us cannot be over emphasised it is very clear that we cannot protect or guard ourselves if God is not for us.
These Psalms bring peace, love, strength, and assurance, offering comfort in various aspects of life.
