Morning Prayer for Today – Peace Be Still

Lord Jesus,

All power in heaven and on earth rests in Your hands and in Your name, and You have chosen me to exercise Your authority here. What a privilege it is to know that Your strength is behind every step I take.

You have given me the confidence to walk in Your authority, not because of anything I’ve done, but because of the grace You’ve extended to me. I stand in awe of the power that is Yours alone, and I thank You for inviting me to live within the realm of that divine authority.

By the authority of Your name, I speak peace to every storm in my life and those around me. Lord, there are times when the world feels like it’s spinning out of control, when chaos seems to be all around, but in these moments, I remember that You are the Prince of Peace.

Your peace is not fleeting or temporary, it’s an unshakable, eternal peace that has the power to calm any storm. It’s not just peace in the external circumstances, but peace within my heart—peace that surpasses understanding, peace that remains when the winds howl and the waves crash.

Your word says in Philippians 2:10:

“So that at the name of Jesus, every knee will bow, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth.”

By the authority of Jesus, I overcome every crisis confronting me and everyone around me. There is nothing that can stand against the name of Jesus. Your word assures me that at the sound of Your name, all things—whether spiritual, physical, or emotional—must submit.

Every challenge, every fear, every doubt, every trial must bow to the power of Jesus. When I call on Your name, I know that victory is certain, for You have already triumphed over every enemy. I refuse to let the crises of life hold me down or dictate my future, because You are the one who holds the keys to my freedom, Lord.

You have said in Mark 11:23:

“Truly I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says is going to happen, it will be granted to him.”

With faith in my heart, I speak to every raging storm. I refuse to panic over any storm, but I declare by the Word of God, “Peace be still.” I believe that the storms in my life, both internal and external, are not bigger than the power that resides within me.

Your words, Lord, carry life and authority, and I hold them close to my heart. When fear tries to rise up within me, I remember the power of Your name and the promises You’ve made.

And with that faith, I speak peace into the chaos. I speak stillness into the turmoil. I speak victory into every battle I face. You, Lord, are in control, and nothing is beyond Your reach.

I declare peace and victory over my life, family, health, finances, career, and all that concerns me. I trust that as I place every area of my life in Your hands, You will bring about good things, things that are aligned with Your will and Your purpose for me.

No matter what the world says, I know that You are the One who guides my steps. My family is covered by Your protection, my health is sustained by Your healing power, my finances are blessed by Your provision, and my career is shaped by Your wisdom.

Everything in my life is under the umbrella of Your care, and I rest in the assurance that You are working all things together for my good.

The wind of challenges will not overthrow me, but I stand firm because my anchor is Christ Jesus. Lord, You are the Captain of my Life, and there is peace always. Just as a ship anchored in a storm remains unmoved, I remain anchored in You.

Even when the winds howl, my foundation is solid because You are my rock, my refuge, and my stronghold. Your presence in my life is my security, and I can face every challenge with confidence because I know You are with me. When I feel weak, You are my strength. When I feel lost, You are my guide.

Thank you, Lord Jesus, for Your never-ending love, Your unshakable peace, and Your boundless grace.

Thank You for the assurance that, no matter the storm, You are always by my side.

I praise You, I honor You, and I lift Your name above every other name.

In Your name, I pray.

Amen.