So this past weekend on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, we asked you what gave you peace. We asked for you to share with the world through stories, pictures and videos how you experience God’s peace that passes all understanding with #GivesMePeace.
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We want to know about the last moment you felt no worry? Or what thought calms your heart and mind? Or how you know that God’s peace is with you? You overwhelmed us with your compassionate, serene and joyful thoughts. And today, on International Peace Day, it’s time to share your inspiration with the world!
Here’s what you said gives you peace.
Seeing God’s majesty in creation gives you peace.
Driving through the English countryside with my dear friend. #givesmepeace #myenglishholiday #thankyouGodA photo posted by BubBub & Frescos Mom (@mumblise) on
Meeting the child you sponsor gave you peace.
Amanda shared this picture with us on Facebook about meeting sweet little Jacqueline in Guatamala for the first time. Helping others in need gives you peace.
This #GivesMePeace @compassion has started something.
This… https://t.co/iVZbfJYHCx— Natasha (@1NatashaStevens) September 16, 2016
#GivesMePeace: Knowing that each new day gives people the opportunity to help others in need. https://t.co/N42g6Om9PF
— makingadifference (@Bestowknowledge) September 18, 2016
@compassion #GivesMePeace: Compassionate people sharing their knowledge w/ the world in turn making impactful changes in people’s lives.
— #IlovethisWC (@IlovethisWC) September 18, 2016
@compassion Ayudar a otros #GivesMePeace
— CamporaImpune (@lorena_gazzaneo) September 17, 2016
@compassion sharing with needy the little I have #GivesMePeace
— mutuku francis (@KatundaMutuku) September 17, 2016
Spending time in God’s presence gives you peace.
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Devotion time is the best time… #givesmepeace
My God is awesome.— brittnee. (@britt_ping) August 22, 2015
@compassion church #givesmepeace pic.twitter.com/gHLs0SGzVV
— CamporaImpune (@lorena_gazzaneo) September 17, 2016
Knowing the love of your family gives you peace.
Nanay. My mother gives me peace after Jesus. She can do anything and can be anything for me, for us. #GivesMePeace pic.twitter.com/vQi7JWDmol
— Cassie (@i_m_cassie) September 17, 2016
Looking at my children’s faces, knowing the future will be in their hands, directed by their sweet hearts. Peace. https://t.co/Cgby7pZc5O
— Marcia Clark (@Cmarcy2000) September 18, 2016
@compassion #GivesMePeace pic.twitter.com/nw7iRYSvnD
— Jason Stern (@JASONdeanSTERN) September 16, 2016
Random acts of kindness give you peace.
The love of humble, holy people like the 80-year-old church man who hugged me in the supermarket. #GivesMePeace https://t.co/XQNVmWEEdQ
— Angela (@TheWakingTulip) September 20, 2016
Realizing that God is in control gives you peace.
Letting go #GivesMePeace https://t.co/1zpRrVm5gP
— Randy Bayne (@Randy_Bayne) September 18, 2016
We hope that when your world threatens to crumble around you, when you feel brokenhearted or alone, that these stories will remind you that God is with you. That He is filling you and others around you with His Peace.
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me — put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” — Philippians 4:4-9 (NIV)
We want to keep the inspiration flowing and share God’s peace with the world!
Leave a comment and share what gives you peace. Or use your own social media to pass the peace on by posting a picture, story or video with #GivesMePeace. Ask your friends and family to share what gives them peace.
We’ll keep sharing them too!
