How to Practice Peace When Your Emotions Are Loud | Your Nightly Prayer

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As our evening prayer and devotional remind us, fear, sadness, anxiety, or anger can rise up and drown out peace. But Philippians 4:7 reminds us that God offers a different kind of peace—one that surpasses understanding and quiets even the loudest feelings. As Amber Ginter shares, emotions themselves aren’t wrong. They are part of how God designed us. The problem comes when we either let them rule us or bury them so deeply that they begin to rule us from the inside. God’s invitation is not to suppress our emotions, but to bring them honestly before Him. When we do, He helps us process them with wisdom and grace. Whether you’re wrestling with anxiety, frustration, or sadness tonight, remember this: peace isn’t found in pretending you’re fine. It’s found in handing your raw, unfiltered emotions to the One who understands them perfectly. He can hold your heart steady when everything inside feels unsteady. His peace guards both heart and mind—two places that emotions often battle the hardest. So let your feelings come—but don’t face them alone. God is big enough to handle every emotion and gentle enough to walk with you through them. 

Tonight’s Scripture: Philippians 4:7 (NIV) “The peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds.”