For so long, I thought peace was something I had to chase—something I could find if I just got everything under control. But no matter how much I planned, prepared, or tried to fix things, I kept finding myself anxious, overwhelmed, and restless.
It wasn’t until I started truly quieting the noise in my mind that I realized something important: peace isn’t about perfect circumstances—it’s about trusting a perfect God.
"These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." – John 16:33 (KJV)
That verse became an anchor for me. Jesus never promised a life without trouble, but He did promise His peace in the midst of it. The more I meditated on that, the more I realized that peace wasn’t something I needed to chase—it was something I needed to receive.
What Was Stealing My Peace?
For years, I let my thoughts run wild with worry, fear, and overthinking. I constantly wondered:
What if things don’t work out?
How will I handle everything on my plate?
Am I making the right decisions?
I thought I was just being responsible, but really, I was trying to control everything instead of trusting God. I realized that worry is a form of misplaced trust—I was putting more faith in my fears than in God’s ability to take care of me.
Choosing Peace Over Anxiety
I had to make a shift. Instead of letting my thoughts control me, I started taking them captive and replacing them with God’s truth.
Isaiah 26:3 (KJV) says, “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”
I started focusing on who God is, not what I couldn’t control. And you know what? That’s when peace started to take root in my heart.
Here’s what helped me:
Praying Instead of Worrying – Every time anxiety crept in, I turned it into a prayer. Lord, I give this to You. (Philippians 4:6)
Letting Go of Control – I had to trust that God’s plans were better than mine. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Choosing Gratitude – Instead of focusing on what I lacked, I started thanking God for what He had already done.
Are You Walking in Peace?
Do you find yourself anxious or restless?
What are you holding onto that you need to surrender?
Are you allowing God’s peace to rule in your heart?
I don’t have all the answers, but I do know this: real peace comes when we stop striving and start trusting.
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