Let the Peace of God Rule in Your Hearts.

Day 15 (Mar 6^th)

There are days your heart feels like a crowded hallway between classes—people bumping into you, voices everywhere, and your brain trying to figure out where to go next. In those moments, your voice usually follows whatever is leading your heart. If anger is ruling, your words get sharp. If fear is ruling, your words get jumpy. If pride rules, your words become stubborn.

That’s why Colossians 3:15 is so helpful:

¹⁵ Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since, as members of one body, you were called to peace. And be thankful. (Colossians 3:15, NIV).

Notice that word: rule. The Bible is talking about a ruler, like a referee or an umpire. A ref doesn’t play the game—he keeps the game from turning into chaos. He blows the whistle and says, “Nope. That’s out of bounds.” God says, Let My peace be the ref in your heart. Let peace make the calls. Let peace decide what’s okay and what’s not.

But it doesn’t say “your peace.” It says the peace of Christ. That matters. Because Jesus’ peace isn’t just “calm feelings.” It’s resurrection peace. It’s the peace of the One who went through the cross and came out alive. It’s the peace of the One who can stand in the middle of a storm and not panic. When Christ’s peace rules your heart, your voice doesn’t have to sound like the world—loud, harsh, mean, or always trying to win.

That’s why our theme fits so well: A resurrection-shaped voice is a voice of peace. If Jesus is alive, then peace isn’t weak. Peace is strong. Peace is brave. Peace can tell the truth without throwing punches. Peace can listen without getting defensive. Peace can forgive even when it would be easier to stay mad.

Paul also says we were “called to peace… as members of one body” (Colossians 3:15, NIV). That means peace isn’t just for you—it’s for us. We belong to each other. So when you choose peace, you help the whole body. Your family breathes easier. Your friends feel safer. Your classroom gets lighter. Peace spreads.

So today, before you speak, ask: Who’s ruling my heart right now? And then pray: “Jesus, let Your peace rule in me. Make my voice a voice of peace. And thank You—you’re alive, and You’re with me.”

Have a Great Week! -Martin's Lutheran