World Peace Day 2025

As we celebrate World Peace Day 2025, we asked women at Amani ya Juu to share what peace means to them. Their answers remind us that peace is not only the absence of conflict, but also the presence of God’s love, encouragement from community, and the calm assurance that He is with us in every season.

At Amani, peace is woven into daily life—through devotions, prayers, laughter, and support for one another. Here are some of their reflections on finding and experiencing God’s peace.

Justine

What is your understanding of the word peace?
It is the state of being calm, without anxiety in your heart, and without anything bothering you emotionally or mentally. When it comes to peace, the peace of God is above everything else in the world.

How has being a part of Amani changed your understanding of peace?
At Amani ya Juu there is plenty of peace as we share the Word of God together, which brings us all peace. You also get encouragement from fellow women when you are going through a hard time, and they pray with you over the issue. Amani ya Juu feels like my second home. You are trained and corrected with a lot of love.

How does God’s peace help you in moments of struggle?
The Word of God and the promises He has given comfort me, encourage me, and give me hope to move on and fight to overcome whatever I am struggling with.

Is there a song, verse, or prayer that reminds you of the peace you’ve found here at Amani?
There is a song that Monika conducts that says the Lord is my good friend and I will not leave Him, for He has done so much for me. There are also many Bible verses that have been shared and have stuck with me during morning devotions.

Grace
What is your understanding of the word peace?
When you have peace, everything looks possible. Even if times and seasons may be hard, you know that God loves and cares for you and that He will take care of whatever situation is bothering you.

How has being a part of Amani changed your understanding of peace?
I am very grateful that I came to Amani ya Juu. The work that I have at Amani has brought me so much peace. Amani has also been very instrumental in bringing me peace and changing my life.

How does God’s peace help you in moments of struggle?
God’s peace has been sufficient. Even when going through struggles, I trust the Lord, knowing that He loves me enough to fight for me until I become victorious.

Is there a song, verse, or prayer that reminds you of the peace you’ve found here at Amani?
The song Amazing Grace really encourages and blesses my heart, as well as brings me peace.

Dhahabu
What is your understanding of the word peace?
Peace comes when I don’t have many issues bothering me. When I am not experiencing lack, it brings me peace. It is also a state of calmness. The peace of God is very important to me, and when I am not sick, I am at peace.

How has being a part of Amani changed your understanding of peace?
Sharing the Word of God during our devotions has brought me so much peace. Because I have learned so much in our devotions, I can now confidently contribute in discussions about the Word of God.

How does God’s peace help you in moments of struggle?
When I refer to the Word of God, I see many people who went through struggles but overcame. Their stories encourage me and give me peace, and they remind me that I too will overcome.

Is there a song, verse, or prayer that reminds you of the peace you’ve found here at Amani?
Philippians 4: Rejoice in the Lord always. This reminds me to always be happy, even when going through a hard time, because as long as I present the issue to God, He will take care of it.

Lydia
What is your understanding of the word peace?
Peace is when happiness comes from within. You have to strive as an individual to attain it in your life. When I am able to meet my needs and my family is well cared for, I attain a certain level of peace.

How has being a part of Amani changed your understanding of peace?
Amani has enabled me to interact with different people of various cultures. Through this, I have seen how different cultures share and express their love and care for those around them, which promotes peace. I have also realized that Amani has become a very vital part of maintaining peace in my life. Sometimes I come to work with a very heavy heart because of an issue I am facing, but then someone at Amani will say something that instantly lifts my spirits.

How does God’s peace help you in moments of struggle?
His peace gives me patience and enables me not to rush ahead or try to help God do what He has promised. Instead, I am able to wait upon Him regardless of the situation, because He has granted me peace.