10 Habits of Peace: A Complete Guide to Experiencing God’s Peace

Habits of Peace full series: Do you ever catch yourself saying, “I just need some peace”? Whether you’re juggling errands, deadlines, family demands or an anxious heart, calm can feel like a distant dream. The Peace Series was born out of that ache and offers simple habits designed to help you pause, breathe and reconnect with God’s steady peace—habits that work any time of year.

Habits of Peace Series Overview

That’s why we created the Habits of Peace Series. These short, practical teachings are designed to help you press pause and reconnect with God’s steady presence. Originally shared as a summer series, the truth is—these habits aren’t just for one season. You can return to them anytime you need a spiritual reset, whether it’s January or July.

Each episode focuses on a simple, biblical habit to steady your heart and renew your mind. Because peace doesn’t come from perfect circumstances—it comes from the presence of Christ.

Less pressure. More peace.

One habit at a time.

Right where you are.

How to Use This Series for a Group or Personal Growth

The Habits of Peace series isn’t just for listening—it’s for practicing. You can use these episodes on your own for journaling and reflection, or walk through them with a small group, Bible study, or even a friend over coffee. Read the article, listen to the podcast, or watch the video. You’ll find all three options when you visit the Read More link for each episode. 

To make it simple, we’ve included three reflection questions with each episode. These can be:

• Journal prompts to help you process personally.

• Discussion starters for a small group or book club setting.

• Prayer guides to bring what you’ve learned back to God in conversation.

Choose the approach that fits your season best. The value isn’t in how much you do, but in creating space for God’s peace to take root in your everyday life.

Habits of Peace by Episode

 

1. Need More Peace? A Simple Habit to Notice When Peace Is Missing

Verse: John 14:27 – “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives.”
Habit of Hope: Ask, “Where is peace missing in my heart today?” and invite Jesus to fill that space.

Summary: In this first episode of the Habits of Peace series, Ginger encourages listeners to pause and identify areas where peace feels absent—not to feel discouraged, but to begin a deeper conversation with God. She explores the biblical meaning of peace as wholeness and presence, not the absence of stress. Rather than striving for perfect circumstances, we’re invited to receive Christ’s peace as a steady gift. This episode offers a simple but powerful daily practice: pause, notice, and receive peace. Click here read full article.

1. Where in your life are you most aware that peace is missing right now?
2. What’s the difference between creating peace and receiving it?
3. How might pausing to ask Jesus for peace shift your mindset today?

 

2. How to Pursue Peace God’s Way: A Simple Habit to Calm Your Soul

Verse: Psalm 34:14 – “Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.”
Habit of Hope: Make peace a pursuit—take one small step toward peace today.

Summary:
This episode reminds us that peace isn’t something we stumble into—it’s something we actively seek. Ginger reflects on Psalm 34:14 to show that pursuing peace is part of godly living, even when life is noisy or uncertain. Rather than waiting for circumstances to quiet down, we can choose to move toward peace in small, intentional ways. Whether it’s pausing to pray, responding gently, or setting a boundary, the episode encourages listeners to ask, “What’s one thing I can do today to pursue peace God’s way?” Click here read full article.

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1. What’s one area of your life where you need to actively pursue peace?
2. How does the idea of “pursuing peace” change how you view spiritual growth?
3. What’s a small step you can take today to move toward peace intentionally?

3. Peace Is a Person: How to Embrace Calm in the Presence of Christ

Verse: Isaiah 9:6 – “And he will be called… Prince of Peace.”
Habit of Hope: Whisper the name of Jesus when anxiety rises—remind your heart who He is.

Summary:
This episode centers on the truth that peace isn’t found in a feeling—it’s found in a Person. Larissa draws from Isaiah’s prophecy to remind us that Jesus is our peace, not just our peace-giver. When anxiety, stress, or fear creep in, we often search for solutions, but what we truly need is connection. The episode invites us to anchor our hearts in the presence of Christ by simply whispering His name. That gentle act becomes a powerful habit—redirecting our focus from fear to faith. Click here read full article.

1. What does it mean to you personally that Jesus is your peace?
2. In moments of stress or anxiety, how do you typically respond?
3. What might happen if your first response was to whisper His name?

4.How to Find Perfect Peace When You’re Feeling Stressed

Verse: Isaiah 26:3 – “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
Habit of Hope: Anchor your mind in God’s truth—recognize when peace is slipping, and refocus on trust.

Summary:
Stress has a way of stealing our focus and flooding our thoughts with fear. In this episode, Ginger shares how perfect peace is possible—even in pressure—when our minds are grounded in trust. Drawing from Isaiah 26:3, she explains that peace isn’t a one-time event; it’s a mindset cultivated through spiritual attention. You’ll learn to identify your “peace cues”—those mental, emotional, or physical signals that reveal unrest—and practice the 3Rs: Recognize, Reflect, and Refocus. It’s a deeply practical episode for those craving peace in the middle of real-life stress. Click here read full article.

1. What are your “peace cues”—the signs that you’re slipping into stress or unrest?
2. How does Isaiah 26:3 reshape your understanding of perfect peace?
3. Which of the 3Rs (Recognize, Reflect, Refocus) do you most need right now?

5.One Peaceful Habit to Respond with Grace When You’re Angry

Verse: Proverbs 15:1 – “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
Habit of Hope: Pause before reacting—breathe, pray, and let peace lead your response.

Summary:
Anger often catches us off guard, rising fast and loud before we even realize it. This episode offers one powerful habit to help de-escalate tension in the heat of the moment: pause. Larissa shares how that sacred second of stillness can help us respond rather than react. Rooted in Proverbs 15:1, this practice of pausing—taking a breath, praying quickly, and inviting God into the moment—allows peace to take the lead. This episode is especially helpful for those who long to stay grounded in grace when emotions run high. Click here read full article.

1. What situations tend to trigger anger or frustration in you?
2. How could pausing before reacting change the tone of a recent conversation?
3. What would it look like to let peace—not emotion—lead your response?

6. How to Let Go of Control and Let Peace Rule Your Heart

Verse: Colossians 3:15 – “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.”
Habit of Hope: Let Christ lead—release control and invite His peace to take the lead in your thoughts and choices.

Summary:
When life feels uncertain, our instinct is often to hold on tighter—to manage, fix, or force outcomes. In this episode, Ginger gently challenges that urge and offers a better way: surrender. Through Colossians 3:15, she shares what it means to let the peace of Christ rule—not as a fleeting feeling but as a governing presence in our lives. You’ll be encouraged to identify areas where control is getting in the way and consider what it looks like to let peace lead instead. It’s a freeing invitation to shift from pressure to peace, guided by God’s steady hand..Click here read full article

1. Where are you holding on tightly in your life right now?
2. What does it mean to let the peace of Christ “rule” your heart?
3. How can you practice surrendering control in small, everyday moments?

7. Peacemaker or Peacekeeper? How Jesus Calls Us to Respond to Conflict

Verse: Matthew 5:9 – “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
Habit of Hope: Reach out with courage—step toward others with grace rather than away in fear.

Summary:
It’s easy to confuse peacekeeping with peacemaking, but they’re not the same. In this episode, Larissa unpacks the difference—showing how peacekeeping often avoids conflict to keep the surface calm, while peacemaking bravely engages in love, truth, and reconciliation. Drawing from Matthew 5:9, she explores what it means to follow Jesus into hard conversations, uncomfortable moments, and the messy work of building peace that lasts. You’ll be encouraged to examine where fear or avoidance may be holding you back and to trust Christ as the source of both peace and courage. Click here read full article.

1. When faced with conflict, do you tend to avoid or engage?
2. What’s the difference between keeping peace and making peace?
3. Where is God inviting you to step forward as a peacemaker?

 

8. Why Do I Keep Losing My Peace—Even When I’m Trying to Trust God?

Verse: Romans 8:6 – “The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.”
Habit of Hope: Reset your mindset—recognize when you’re slipping into self-reliance and return to Spirit-led peace.

Summary:
Even when we’re trying to trust God, peace can feel elusive. In this episode, Ginger explores the subtle shift from Spirit-led living to self-managed striving—the quiet drift that pulls us out of peace and into pressure. Rooted in Romans 8:6, she unpacks the difference between flesh-thinking and Spirit-thinking and how easily we fall into cycles of control, overthinking, and stress. You’ll be encouraged to pay attention to your mental patterns, practice surrender, and allow the Spirit to lead you back to the calm your heart truly needs. Click here read full article.

1. What mindset shifts you from peace to pressure?
2. How do you recognize when you’re slipping into self-reliance?
3. What would it look like to reset your mind today under the Spirit’s guidance?

9.How to Feed Your Soul and Grow Lasting Peace

Verse: Galatians 5:22 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace…”
Habit of Hope: Cultivate peace like fruit—nourish your spirit daily rather than feeding your stress.

Summary:
In this episode, Larissa Traquair reminds us that peace isn’t just a concept—it’s a fruit that grows. Building on the theme of soul care, she explores how the spiritual fruit of peace develops not through striving but through daily nourishment. Using practical wisdom and a personal story of grief and loneliness, Larissa shares how God met her with peace in unexpected ways. You’ll be encouraged to pay attention to what you’re feeding your soul—because the Spirit produces peace in hearts that are rooted, watered, and willing. Click here read full article.

1. What are you feeding your soul with most often—peace or pressure?
2. How does the fruit of the Spirit grow in your life when you feel spiritually nourished?
3. What habit could help you regularly cultivate a peace-filled soul?

10.Living in the Overflow: How to Experience God’s Peace Every Day

Verse: Romans 15:13 – “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Habit of Hope: Live in the overflow, not in overload.

Summary:
In this final episode of the Habits of Peace Series, Ginger offers a powerful reminder that peace is not meant to be rationed for just hard moments—it’s meant to be lived in, every day. Anchored in Romans 15:13, this episode shifts the focus from managing stress to embracing abundance. Ginger shares how trusting God deeply allows His peace and joy to fill us and overflow into our relationships, our responses, and our rhythms. You’ll be encouraged to stop chasing peace and start living from the fullness already available in Christ. Click here read full article.

1. What does it mean to live from overflow instead of survival mode?
2. In what areas of your life would you like to see peace overflow into others?
3. How does trusting God more deeply open your heart to joy and peace?

Keep Practicing Peace—You’ve Got This 💛

If you’ve made it through this series, take a moment to celebrate! You’ve taken intentional steps to let God’s peace move deeper into your everyday life. These habits may seem simple, but that’s the beauty of them. Peace doesn’t require perfection or performance—it grows in quiet, daily rhythms of trust, surrender, and spiritual attention.

Whether you listened to all the episodes or just a few, the invitation remains: keep practicing. Keep pausing. Keep returning. Because peace isn’t something you chase. It’s something you carry when your heart is rooted in Christ.

You can do this. You really can.
God’s peace is already yours—it just needs room to overflow.

Share Your Feedback

Which episode spoke to you the most?
Was there a habit you tried this week that made a difference?

Take a moment to jot it down, pray through it, or talk it over with a friend.

💛 And if someone you know is longing for peace right now—maybe overwhelmed, hurting, or just soul-weary—would you share this series with them? A simple text or post could be the reminder they need today.

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💬 Leave a comment below sharing your favorite takeaway or habit.
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© 2025 Ginger Harrington. All rights reserved.
This post and series content were created and written by Ginger Harrington, author, blogger, and host of the Habits of Hope Podcast.

Many thanks to my co-host, Larissa Traquair (Gr8tful Chick), for presenting part of the episodes and sharing her wisdom, encouragement, and heart for peace.