John 14:26-27 (NASB)
26 “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.
27 “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.

A big part of praying is listening. Much of the listening can come from listening to what God has said in Scripture. It involves truly meditating on the words of Scripture, internalizing the promises, taking those promises to heart and living them.

The Scripture above is one that we have probably all read many times. We know that the Holy Spirit lives within us and will teach us. But, I certainly don’t spend enough time listening for that still small voice that can teach me more than all of the world’s libraries.

Verse 27 is an amazing promise. Jesus has given us His peace. It is there for us, if we only take it. There is no need to worry, be troubled, or fearful.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer said, “Just as you do not analyze the words of someone you love, but accept them as they are said to you, accept the Word of Scripture and ponder it in your heart, as Mary did. That is all.”

Always praying for the Glory of God,