The fruit of righteousness will be peace

The fruit of righteousness will be peace, the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever. Isaiah 32:17

Verse Reflections: I always change righteousness to right-ness… and this verse is spot on. When I eat right, I have peace, a quiet confidence that is beautiful. I need to remember Isaiah 32:17 every day and the fruits that eating God foods, choosing healthy will have on my spirit and my soul. Aligning our eating habits with God’s choices for our health results in peace. When we invite God into our health journey, we shift our focus from perfection to progress, from striving to surrender. Making healthy choices becomes less about achieving external results and more about cultivating an inner sense of wellness that honors God.

Eating nutritious foods, staying active, and caring for our bodies are not merely physical tasks; they’re spiritual practices. Each healthy choice reflects gratitude for the body God has given us and a desire to steward it well. This alignment with God’s design produces a peace that surpasses worldly understanding—a peace that comes from knowing we are living in harmony with His will.

As we pursue health with God’s guidance, the “effect of righteousness” grows in us: quietness of spirit and confidence in His strength. We learn to rest in the assurance that we are loved and valued, no matter where we are on our journey. This confidence empowers us to persevere, to make wise choices, and to extend grace to ourselves when we fall short.

By seeking God’s righteousness in our health, we exchange stress for peace and insecurity for confidence. Let this truth guide us as we take one step at a time, trusting that God is with us, cheering us on, and equipping us to choose the healthy foods that He created.

Prayer
Lord, thank You for the gift of peace that comes from walking in Your righteousness. Help me to see my health journey through Your eyes and to make choices that honor You and bring peace to my body and soul. Teach me to trust in Your strength and to rest in Your quietness and confidence. Give me a confidence in my own abilities that are magnified by Your power. Position me today so that there is no questioning my decisions, no pause in my decision to choose God foods. I am not good at having a quiet confidence that I will make the right choices. I have failed so many times. Perhaps those words are exactly what I need to ingrain into my psyche!  Lord, I am going to quietly and confidently begin choosing God foods every time. May this journey reflect Your love and grace and power. In Jesus’ name, Amen.