Everyone dreams of finding peace, not the kind that depends on people or circumstances, but a deep calm that remains even when life feels uncertain. We try to create that peace through success, relationships, or control, but somehow it always slips through our fingers. The more we chase it, the more restless we become.
But what if peace isn’t something you chase, it’s something you receive? True peace begins when you stop fighting against what you can’t control and start trusting that there’s a greater purpose working behind every moment, even the hard ones.
It is written:
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” (Isaiah 26:3)
This verse reminds us that peace doesn’t come from having a perfect life, but from having a steadfast heart. When your mind is fixed on faith instead of fear, no storm can truly shake you.
So here’s a challenge for today: instead of trying to control every outcome, choose to rest your mind on trust. Present your worries, your future, your relationships, everything, before God. Allow His presence to guide your thoughts and calm your emotions.
From that moment on, peace will no longer be something distant. It will live within you, steady and unshakable, no matter what happens around you.
May the God of the Bible bless you!
Bishop Bira Joshua
