6 Peace-Preserving Activities for Christian Women

Jul 7

Written By Angela Parker // EEW Magazine Online

"Protect your peace." We hear this phrase often, but what does it really mean? And how can we put it into practice?

While there are practical ways to do it, such as logging off social media, putting your phone on "do not disturb," disengaging from frivolous activities that drain you, and being intentional about creating quiet time, it goes deeper than that.

Protecting your peace means safeguarding your spiritual, mental, and emotional well-being from the people, things, and thoughts that bring chaos, toxicity, and negativity into your life. While you can't completely avoid these assaults on your peace, there are steps you can take to minimize their impact.

Here are 6 peace-preserving activities EEW Magazine Online recommends for Christian women.

#1 Maintain a Constant Connection with God

Scripture: "Pray without ceasing." (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

Constant communication with God helps keep your mind focused on His promises and away from daily stresses. By maintaining a prayerful attitude, you invite His presence into every situation, allowing His peace to guard your heart and mind.

#2 Mind What You Allow into Your Life

Scripture: "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." (Proverbs 4:23)

Protecting your peace starts with guarding your heart. In other words, be mindful of what you allow into your mind and spirit. Ensure that your influences align with God's truth and promote positivity and faith.

#3 Let Jesus Lighten Your Burden

Scripture: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." (Matthew 11:28-30)

Jesus offers us rest and invites us to lay our burdens at His feet. Trusting in His promises and learning from His gentle and humble heart brings profound peace. Let go of your worries and find rest in His comforting embrace.

#4 Cultivate a Peaceful Mind by Focusing on Positivity

Scripture: "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." (Philippians 4:8)

Directing your thoughts toward the good cultivates a peaceful mind. By focusing on what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable, you fill your mind with positivity, making it harder for negativity to take root.

#5 Let Go of Resentment to Make Room for God's Peace

Scripture: "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." (Ephesians 4:32)

Holding onto grudges and bitterness and being unkind ultimately disrupts your peace. Embracing forgiveness, as God forgives us, frees you from the weight of resentment and allows peace to flourish. Let go of past hurts and make room for God's love and peace.

6. Intentionally Create an Environment of Peace

Scripture: "Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it." (Psalm 34:14)

Summary: Actively pursuing peace requires intention and effort. Avoiding harm and striving to do good creates a foundation for peace. Make it a daily goal to seek peace in your interactions, decisions, and reactions, fostering an environment where God's peace can thrive.

In a world filled with chaos and noise, guarding your heart and mind with God's Word is the key to preserving your peace. So, incorporate these peace-preserving practices into everyday life, and you will find that protecting your peace is not only possible but profoundly transformative.

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