Words of Encouragement
Words of Encouragement for Inner Peace
STATION 1
"Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you. Not as the world gives do I give unto to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." - John 14:27
"Nothing can bring you peace but yourself."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson, American essayist, philosopher, & poet.
STATION 2
"And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful." - Colossians 3:15
"You find peace not by rearranging the circumstances of your life, but by realizing who you are at the deepest level."
- Eckhart Tolle, German-born spiritual teacher & self-help author.
“Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” - 1 Thessalonians 3:16
“There is no “way to peace, ‘there is only ‘peace.”
- Mahatma Ghandi, Wandering religious teacher who lived in South Asia
STATION 3
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:6-7
"Peace is not something you wish for, it is something you make, something you are, something you do and something you give away."
- Robert Fulghum, American author & Unitarian Universalist minister.
STATION 4
"The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace." - Numbers 6:26
Peace begins with a smile." - Mother Teresa, Albanian-Indian Catholic nun & founder of Missionaries of Charity.
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STATION 5
"But the meek shall inherit the earth, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace." - Psalms 37:11
"You have peace," the old woman said, "when you make it yourself."
- Mitch Albom, American author, journalist, & musician.
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STATION 6
"These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." - John 16:33
"Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without."
- Siddhartha Gautama, Wandering religious teacher who lived in South Asia.
STATION 7
"Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all." - 2 Thessalonians 3:16
"We shall find peace. we shall hear angels, we shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds." - Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, Russian playwright & physician.
“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. Isaiah 26:3
“Better than a thousand hollow words is one word that brings peace.” - Buddha, Wandering religious teacher who lived in South Asia
STATION 8
"In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety."- Psalm 4:8
"You should feel beautiful and you should feel safe. What you surround yourself with should bring you peace of mind and peace of spirit."
- Stacy London, American author & magazine editor
STATION 9
"How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who proclaims peace, who brings glad tidings of good things, who proclaims salvation, who says to Zion, "Your God reigns!" - Isaiah 52:7
"You have everything you need for complete peace and total happiness right now." - Wayne W. Dyer, American self-help author & motivational speaker.
STATION 10
"Therefore, having been justified by faith we have peace with God through Jesus Christ." - Romans 5:1
"The more humble and obedient to God a man is, the more wise and at peace he will be in all that he does."
- Thomas a Kempis, German-Dutch canon, author of Christian devotional books.
STATION 11
"For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given; unto us a son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. and His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father prince of peace. "Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end." - Isaiah 9:6
"It isn't enough to talk about peace one must believe in it. And it isn't enough to believe in it. one must work at it."
- Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of the United States from 1933 - 1945, activist.
STATION 12
"The work of righteousness will be peace, and the effect of righteousness, quietness, and assurance forever." - Isaiah 32:17
"Peace is liberty in tranquility." - Marcus Hari Das, Artist
STATION 13
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness." -Galatians 5:22
"You will find peace not by trying to escape your problems, but by confronting them courageously, you will find peace not in denial, but in victory."
- J. Donald Walters, American Hindu religious leader & yoga guru.
STATION 14
"For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation." -Ephesians 2:14
"Peace is always beautiful." - Walt Whitman, American poet, essayist, & journalist
STATION 15
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope." - Jeremiah 29:11
"Peace is more than the absence of war. Peace is accord. Harmony." - Lain Taylor, American young adult fantasy author