Episode 15: Armor of God (Shoes of Peace) Peace isnʼt Passive, itʼs Powerful: When Peace Becomes your Power Move

Hey hey, girl! Welcome back to FR, Let’s Talk—where we get real about faith, friendship, and figuring out how to live for Jesus in a world that honestly makes that feel super complicated sometimes.

We’re officially in Part 3 of our Armor of God Series, and today we’re talking about something that sounds cute but hits deep—the Shoes of Peace.

Now, let’s be honest for a second. This whole "armor of God" thing? Yeah... it sounds cool and epic and kind of like something out of a superhero movie, but also... what does it actually mean? 

Like, how do you “put on peace” the same way you throw on your favorite sneakers before school?

We get it. Armoring up sounds really abstract, maybe even complicated. It feels like this super spiritual idea that’s hard to apply when your real-life battles look like drama in the group chat, stress over school, or just feeling really not okay some days. 

But girl, that’s exactly why we’re here.

Because in a world that doesn’t applaud peace, that tells you to always be louder, quicker, and ready to clap back—we’re learning how to be ready in a totally different way. 

God calls us to be on guard, not with attitude, but with His peace. It’s not weak—it’s actually, warrior-level strength.

So today, we’re gonna break down what it looks like to walk in peace—even when everything around you feels chaotic. 

And spoiler alert: peace isn’t passive. It’s powerful, sis. 

Okay girl, let’s just start with the obvious question: how many pairs of shoes do you actually own? 

No judgment here—just real talk. 

I mean, if I peeked into your closet, I’d probably find at least a few pairs of trendy sneakers (the ones that match everything), some cute sandals for summer vibes, those cowgirl boots you wear when you’re feeling a little “Yeehaw,” some wedges for fancy occasions (even if you just wear them to church), and of course, a pair of rain boots or winter boots that have totally saved your socks more than once. 

Shoes are a thing. 

Let’s not pretend they’re not. 

They complete our outfits, help us express our mood, and honestly—they kind of say something about who we are before we even speak.

But here’s where it gets crazy cool: shoes aren’t just important in fashion—they’re important in the Bible too. 

Yup, really. 

God thinks shoes matter. I mean, when He spoke to Moses from a burning bush (total “Whoa vibe,” God is literally talking from a plant”), He told him to take off his shoes because he was standing on holy ground. And later, He gave Joshua the same instructions right before he stepped into the Promised Land. 

Now, God wasn’t just giving them a new dress code. 

Shoes—what’s on your feet—symbolizes something deep. 

They represent readiness, movement, and attitude. 

And when we get into Ephesians 6—the chapter that talks all about the armor of God—we see shoes show up again. But not just any shoes. These are the shoes of peace.

Ephesians 6:15 says we should have our feet “fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.” 

Let’s break that down. 

God’s basically saying, “Hey, just like you wouldn’t walk into a storm barefoot, you shouldn’t go into life unprepared either.” 

Because girl, let’s be honest: life is a battle sometimes. 

Remember in Part I, how we talked about spiritual warfare? Yeah, we’re not just dealing with annoying classmates or missed homework. We are in a spiritual battle—a real one—and we need to be dressed for it. 

And that means having our feet planted in peace. 

The right shoes help you stand tall when the enemy tries to trip you up.

Let’s do a little time travel for a sec. 

Close your eyes and picture a Roman soldier—he’s not rocking Nike Air Forces, okay? 

He’s got these leather sandals with thick soles and metal spikes underneath. Like cleats, but for war. 

They gave him traction so he wouldn’t slip or fall during battle. 

That’s what we need too—spiritual cleats that help us stay grounded when stuff gets hard. 

Because Satan loves to catch us off guard. He knows he can’t steal your salvation. He can’t touch your righteousness. But if he can get you to take your peace off? 

Oh, he’ll try every trick in the book to do it.

Have you ever had one of those mornings where everything goes sideways before you even get to school? You spill toothpaste on your shirt, your mom’s already mad at you to get in the car, your hair will not cooperate, and someone texts something shady in the group chat? 

That’s a setup, girl. 

That’s the enemy trying to make you miserable, even though you’ve got Jesus living inside of you. 

Because if you’re distracted, anxious, or overwhelmed, you’re not walking in the confidence God designed for you. 

Satan wants you focused on your stress instead of your Savior.

So let’s talk about this peace. 

Like... what even is it? We hear the word all the time, right? It’s on necklaces, notebooks, Instagram bios. “Peace, love, and coffee,” or “Good vibes only,” or even “Stay peaceful.” 

But real peace—the kind the Bible talks about—isn’t just a calm feeling or a quiet afternoon with no homework. 

God’s peace is supernatural. 

It’s wholeness. 

Completeness. 

It’s being calm on the inside even when things are chaotic on the outside. 

Like, the world might be falling apart, but your soul is like, “We’re good. God’s got this.”

Philippians 4:7 even says that God’s peace will guard your heart and your mind. It protects you. 

Like spiritual bubble wrap. 

And here’s the best part—it doesn’t even have to make sense. 

That verse literally says it “transcends understanding.” 

So, when you’re totally chill during something stressful, and someone’s like, “Wait, why aren’t you freaking out right now??” 

You can just smile and say, “Girl, it’s the shoes.”

But it’s not automatic. 

Just like you have to choose your shoes in the morning, you have to choose peace, too. 

You have to put it on. 

God offers it, but you’ve gotta choose to wear it. 

And it’s not just for Sundays, either. It’s for Monday math tests, Wednesday group projects, and Friday friendship drama. 

Every moment is a chance to either stay grounded in God’s peace or slip into stress, fear, and chaos.

Let’s say you get left out of a sleepover and your feelings are hurt. Like, really hurt. Satan will come in hot with thoughts like, “You’re not wanted. You’re not cool enough. You’re all alone.” 

But if your shoes of peace are on, you’ll be able to pause and say, “Wait a minute. That’s not God’s truth. I am loved. I do belong. I don’t need to be in every group to be whole.” 

That is how peace becomes your power move.

Here’s something deep, so lean in: when you said yes to Jesus, He gave you a brand new spirit. 

That spirit is perfect—it’s full of God’s power, love, joy, and yes, peace. That’s where the Holy Spirit lives, and Satan can’t touch that part of you. 

But your soul—your mind, emotions, and will—is still catching up. 

It’s been shaped by the stuff you’ve been through, your doubts, your insecurities, even that one time your best friend ghosted you.

That’s the part Satan targets. 

He whispers lies and hopes your soul will agree with. 

But your spirit is shouting, “No, girl! You’ve got peace! You’re steady! You are strong!”

The goal is to get your soul to agree with your spirit. 

That’s why time with God matters so stinking much. 

When you read the Bible, worship, or pray, it’s like tuning your soul into God’s frequency. You stop listening to the noise of the world and start soaking in the truth of who you really are.

And when your soul and spirit get in sync—whew, girl. That’s when you walk in peace that nobody can take away.

Because here’s the truth: God’s peace isn’t just helpful—it’s holy. 

It’s what Jesus Himself had the night before He was crucified. 

Talk about pressure. 

And yet, in John 14:27, He says, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. Not as the world gives do I give to you.” 

That means the world’s version of peace—bubble baths, vacations, a phone with no notifications—is nice, but it’s temporary. 

God’s peace? It stays. It holds. It protects. It remains.

So what do you do with all of this? 

Tomorrow morning, when you’re picking out your outfit and deciding between high tops or flats, take a second and say, “God, today I choose peace. No matter what happens, I’m standing in Your truth.” 

That simple prayer might feel small, but it’s huge in heaven. 

Because you’re not just putting on shoes—you’re putting on strength.

And girl, when Satan sees you walking through life steady, calm, and unshakable, he knows he can’t mess with you. You’ve got your shoes on. You’re battle-ready. And you’re walking in peace that can’t be stolen.

Alright, before we dive in to our challenge for the week, I want to hit on a few high notes from today. High level: 

The tween and teen life is full of unknowns:

• What will people think?

  
  

• What if I fail?

  
  

• What if things don’t go the way I want

And peace doesn’t say, “Everything is perfect.”But it does say, “God is with me, even when it’s not.”

Godʼs peace gives you stability when:

• A friend turns on you.

  
  

• Someone posts something hurtful.

  
  

• You don’t make the team.

  
  

• You feel anxious and you’re not sure why.

  
  

While the world tells you to freak out, react, panic, or isolate, peace tells you to breathe, trust, and stay grounded.

It’s not that things don’t shake you — it’s that you don’t fall apart when they do.

Girls — when you wear peace, you bring peace.

To your friends, your family, your school, your group chat, your social feed.

You get to be the one who:

• Doesn’t join the drama.

  
  

• Texts “hey, are you okay?” to the girl no one talks to.

  
  

• Sits with the lonely kid at lunch.

  
  

• Keeps things calm when everyone else is spiraling.

  
  

That’s being a peacemaker — and Jesus literally said in Matthew 5:9:

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”

Let’s be honest. There are SO many things fighting for your peace right now:

• Comparison (She’s so much prettier/skinnier/more popular)

  
  

• Pressure (I have to get all A’s or be perfect at everything)

  
  

• Anxiety (What if something bad happens?)

  
  

• Fear (What if I’m not enough?)

  
  

The enemy loves to stir chaos. Confusion. Panic.

But peace is one of your greatest weapons — it shuts down the lies and reminds you:

“God is not the author of confusion, but of peace.” — 1 Corinthians 14:33

Girls, here’s what I want you to know:

You don’t need to walk through life stressed out, insecure, or worried that you’re not doing enough.

You can walk in peace.

Not because everything is perfect — but because you know the One who is. So lace up. Take a deep breath.

And walk through your day like a girl who is deeply loved, fully known, and already held by Jesus.

Because you are.

Alright, girl—here’s your challenge for the week: before you step into any room, hallway, classroom, or conversation, ask yourself, “Do I have my shoes of peace on?” Make it a thing!

Put a sticky note on your mirror, doodle a little shoe on your planner, or whisper a quick prayer when you’re tying your laces. 

Choose peace on purpose. 

When the drama starts brewing or the stress starts rising, don’t let it trip you up. 

Instead, take a deep breath, stand firm, and remember: your peace is part of your power. 

So lace up, show up, and walk like the daughter of God you are—confident, steady, and totally unshakeable.

And girl, don’t even think about missing next week because Part 4 of our Armor of God series is coming in hot. We’re talking about the shield of faith—yes, the ultimate defense move. 

Think superhero-level protection meets fierce faith vibes.

You donʼt wanna miss this-so grab your glitter pens and get ready.

It’s gonna be epic.

Until next week, stand firm babe.