True peace in our homes begins with the choice of whom we serve and what we believe. As Christine F. Perry reflects in today's prayer, our beliefs shape our behavior—whether that’s striving to earn love, chasing wealth, or living for earthly rewards. When we choose our own way over God’s, chaos, fear, and anxiety often follow. But when we surrender authority and headship to the Lord, we invite His peace to reign in our hearts and our homes.

Drawing from Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis, Christine reminds us that God designed us to “run on Himself” — there is no true happiness or peace apart from Him. Today, we are called to make the intentional choice to serve the Lord, letting His presence shape our relationships, attitudes, and daily life.

Today's Bible Verse: 📖 Joshua 24:15 – “But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.”

🕊 Key Takeaways


What you believe determines how you behave.


Serving God brings peace—serving self brings chaos.


We were made to run on God alone—peace is impossible without Him.


Daily surrender is essential for God’s peace to fill our homes.

🙏 Prayer

“Lord, please rule and reign in our hearts and homes today. Help us to spend time with You so we can love as You love, serve as You serve, and live as You lived. We know apart from You we can do nothing, but with You, we can do all things.”

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💡 Reflection Question

What’s one practical step you can take today to ensure your home is a place where God’s peace is present and felt?

True peace in our homes begins with the choice of whom we serve and what we believe. As Christine F. Perry reflects in today's prayer, our beliefs shape our behavior&mdash;whether that&rsquo;s striving to earn love, chasing wealth, or living for earthly rewards. When we choose our own way over God&rsquo;s, chaos, fear, and anxiety often follow. But when we surrender authority and headship to the Lord, we invite His peace to reign in our hearts and our homes.
Drawing from Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis, Christine reminds us that God designed us to &ldquo;run on Himself&rdquo; &mdash; there is no true happiness or peace apart from Him. Today, we are called to make the intentional choice to serve the Lord, letting His presence shape our relationships, attitudes, and daily life.
Today's Bible Verse: 📖 Joshua 24:15 &ndash; &ldquo;But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.&rdquo;
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🕊 Key Takeaways
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What you believe determines how you behave.
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Serving God brings peace&mdash;serving self brings chaos.
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We were made to run on God alone&mdash;peace is impossible without Him.
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Daily surrender is essential for God&rsquo;s peace to fill our homes.
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🙏 Prayer
&ldquo;Lord, please rule and reign in our hearts and homes today. Help us to spend time with You so we can love as You love, serve as You serve, and live as You lived. We know apart from You we can do nothing, but with You, we can do all things.&rdquo;
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📚 Related Articles on Crosswalk.com
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<a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/prayer/-ways-to-devote-yourself-to-a-routine-of-prayer.html" data-start="1649" data-end="1770">7 Ways to Cultivate Peace in Your Home</a>
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<a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/loveworthfinding/love-worth-finding-august-16-2024.html" data-start="1775" data-end="1904">What Does It Mean to &lsquo;Serve the Lord&rsquo;?</a>
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🎧 Listen &amp; Subscribe
Find daily encouragement on <a data-start="2106" data-end="2170">Your Daily Prayer</a>, part of the LifeAudio podcast network. Listen on LifeAudio.com or your favorite podcast app.
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💡 Reflection Question
What&rsquo;s one practical step you can take today to ensure your home is a place where God&rsquo;s peace is present and felt?

Every morning, the team of women behind iBelieve.com bring you a devotional and prayer to help you start your day in conversation with God. The Bible tells us to bring our prayers and petitions before God and He WILL give us peace! May these daily prayers help you find the words to pray and focus your heart and mind on the love of God today.

Every morning, the team of women behind iBelieve.com bring you a devotional and prayer to help you start your day in conversation with God. The Bible tells us to bring our prayers and petitions before God and He WILL give us peace! May these daily...

Your Daily Prayer

Every morning, the team of women behind iBelieve.com bring you a devotional and prayer to help you start your day in conversation with God. The Bible tells us to bring our prayers and petitions before God and He WILL give us peace! May these daily prayers help you find the words to pray and focus your heart and mind on the love of God today.

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