Peace
Overview
Many people think of peace as the absence of war. But we can feel peace even in times of war, and we can lack peace even when no war is raging. Peace comes through the gospel—through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, the ministration of the Holy Ghost, and our own righteousness, sincere repentance, and diligent service.
Even when the world is in turmoil all around us, we can receive the blessing of inner peace. This blessing will continue with us as we stay true to our testimony of the gospel and as we remember that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ love us and watch over us.
In addition to feeling peace ourselves, we can be an influence for peace in our families, our community, and the world. We work for peace when we keep the commandments, give service, care for family members and neighbors, and share the gospel. We work for peace whenever we help relieve the suffering of another.
The following words of the Savior teach us how we can experience the peace that the gospel brings:
“The Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid” (John 14:26–27).
“Fear not to do good, my sons, for whatsoever ye sow, that shall ye also reap; therefore, if ye sow good ye shall also reap good for your reward.
“Therefore, fear not, little flock; do good; let earth and hell combine against you, for if ye are built upon my rock, they cannot prevail.
“Behold, I do not condemn you; go your ways and sin no more; perform with soberness the work which I have commanded you.
“Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.
“Behold the wounds which pierced my side, and also the prints of the nails in my hands and feet; be faithful, keep my commandments, and ye shall inherit the kingdom of heaven” (Doctrine and Covenants 6:33–37).
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).
As we remember the Savior and follow Him, we truly can be of good cheer. We can experience real, enduring peace at all times. We can find hope in the Savior’s first words to His disciples after His Resurrection: “Peace be unto you” (John 20:19).
Related Topics
Scriptures
Scripture References
Scripture Study Resources
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Topical Guide, “Peace,” “Peace of God”
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Guide to the Scriptures, “Peace”
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Index to the Triple Combination, “Peace”
Messages from Church Leaders
Videos
“‘Peace I Leave with You’”
“Proclaim Peace”
“Unto All the World: Finding Peace in Temple Work”
“The Feeling of Peace”
Tabernacle Choir Videos
Learning Resources
General Resources
“‘Peace, Be Still,’” Jesus the Christ, chapter 20
“Finding Peace by Forgiving Others,” Latter-day Saints Channel
“Power of the Holy Spirit: Feeling the Spirit,” Latter-day Saints Channel
Church Magazines
Elizabeth Lloyd Lund, “Finding Peace in Imperfection,” Ensign or Liahona, February 2017
“I Can Be a Peacemaker When I …,” Friend, February 2017
“Bipolar Disorder: My Lessons in Love, Hope, and Peace,” Ensign, January 2009
Study Manuals
In the News
“‘We Can Find Peace,’ Elder Holland Says during Visit to Middle East,” Church News
“President Uchtdorf Calls for Peace at German National Day of Remembrance Celebration,” Church News
Teachings of Presidents of the Church
Stories
Teaching Resources
Teaching Outlines
Stories and Activities for Teaching Children
“Peace,” Lesson Helps for Teaching Children
Media
Audio
“Peace,” Music with a Message, episode 16
“Where Can I Turn for Peace?” The Latter-day Saints Channel Q&A, episode 33