You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Isaiah 26:3
In the midst of life’s challenges and distractions, it’s easy to become consumed by the problems surrounding us. However, the Lord beckons us to redirect our focus onto Him, the source of true peace. He calls us to fix our hearts and minds on Him, the author of all things, “the founder and perfecter of our faith.”
True and complete peace can only be found when we trust and persevere in Him. Instead of allowing ourselves to be consumed by circumstances beyond our control, the Lord wants us to immerse ourselves in His Word, to meditate on His promises from Him, and to remain steadfast in prayer. As we delight in Him alone, our thoughts become filled with His presence, and we are enveloped in His peace.
Trusting in God doesn’t mean that we won’t face difficulties or challenges. However, it does mean that we can face them with a sense of calm assurance, knowing that God is with us every step of the way. As we surrender our worries and anxieties to Him, He promises to guard our hearts and minds with His peace.
Let us declare, “Lord, you are my peace,” and trust in His unfailing love to carry us through each day. May the peace of God reign in our hearts, now and always.