The word that Paul uses for “peace” in Galatians 5 to describe the fruit of the Spirit, is a word that can refer to a literal tranquility, absence of conflict, or sense of safety. But when we explore another place Paul talks about “peace”, we discover this sort of peace isn’t dependent on our circumstances or our sense of safety. It’s an internal restfulness that comes from bringing our needs to God and aligning our thinking with his heart.
