Let Us Seek God’s Peace
Are you feeling peaceful today?
With everything going on around us, peace can feel like a rare thing. The news is filled with stories of flash floods in Texas, government uncertainty, and rising global tension. Even closer to home, many of us are dealing with personal stress—unsafe food, poor air quality, and a growing sense of anxiety. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, over 21 million U.S. adults experienced at least one major depressive episode in 2021. That’s nearly 1 in 10 people.
So how can we stay calm in the middle of all this? The Bible gives us a powerful promise in Isaiah 26:3:
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
This kind of peace isn’t just a moment of calm. In the Bible, “peace” means completeness, soundness, safety, and deep contentment. It’s something that lasts even when life feels out of control.
We can have worldly peace or God’s peace. When we chase the world’s version of peace—temporary solutions, feel-good distractions, or false promises—it doesn't last. Jesus warned us in John 16:33 that “in this world you will have trouble,” but He also said, “take heart, I have overcome the world.”
God offers us a different kind of peace. It’s not weak or passive. It protects us from the inside out. Philippians 4:7 tells us that His peace “guards our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” He leaves His peace with us. We do not have to be troubled or afraid (John 14:27).
And unlike the world’s peace, God’s peace doesn’t collapse when life gets hard. In fact, 1 Thessalonians 5:3 reminds us that when the world says, “peace and safety,” that’s often when disaster strikes. But God’s peace is steady, strong, and trustworthy.
Let us fix our minds on God. Today, we can take a moment to slow down and focus our mind on God. His peace is a gift—freely available to everyone who loves Him. We don’t have to figure it all out or solve every problem. We just need to rest in His presence.
Let’s keep our hearts firm, our minds focused, and our spirits grounded in the peace that only God can give. Unlike the world, His peace is real, unshakable, and it lasts forever.
Isaiah 26:3
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3 You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.
John 16:33
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33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Philippians 4:7
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7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
John 14:27
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27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid
1 Thessalonians 5:3
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3 While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.
John 14:27
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27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid
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