Peace

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. The mere absence of conflict is

not enough to bring peace to our hearts. 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 you, you

can receive the blessing of inner peace. This blessing will continue

with you as you stay true to your testimony of the

gospel and as you remember that Heavenly Father and Jesus

Christ love you and watch over you.

In addition to feeling peace yourself, you can be an influence

for peace in your family, your community, and the world.

You work for peace when you keep the commandments, give

service, care for family members and neighbors, and share

the gospel. You work for peace whenever you 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”

(D&C 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 you remember the Savior and follow Him, you truly

can be of good cheer. You can experience real, enduring peace

at all times. You can find hope in the Savior’s first words to

His disciples after His Resurrection: “Peace be unto you”

( John 20:19).

Additional reference: D&C 59:23

See also Charity; Holy Ghost; Hope; Jesus Christ; Love; Service; War