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How to Find Peace
Real peace is not the absence of trouble but a settled calm in the middle of it. It is not something you manufacture; it is a gift God gives to those who trust Him.
Come to Jesus with your burdens
Peace begins by bringing your weariness to Christ, who promises rest to all who come to Him.
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”Matthew 11:28, King James Version
Trade worry for prayer
Anxiety and peace cannot share the same seat. Hand your worries to God in prayer, and let His peace take their place.
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer ... let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God ... shall keep your hearts.”Philippians 4:6-7, King James Version
Keep your mind fixed on God
Peace grows as your attention rests on God rather than the storm. Return your thoughts to Him again and again.
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee.”Isaiah 26:3, King James Version
Make peace with God and others
Guilt and conflict steal peace. Receive God's forgiveness, and as much as you can, live at peace with the people around you.
“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”Romans 12:18, King James Version
Receive the peace only Jesus gives
The world's peace depends on things going well; Christ's peace holds even when they do not. Accept His as a gift.
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth.”John 14:27, King James Version
The One who makes this possible: Jesus
Jesus Himself is our peace. He made peace between us and God at the cross, and He gives a peace the world cannot offer or take away. In the middle of any storm, He is the calm you are looking for. You do not have to create peace; you only have to come to the Prince of Peace and receive it.
You are not meant to carry this alone. You can ask someone to pray with you, find people near you, or, if you would like a gentle place to begin, start with Jesus here.
Common questions
How can I find peace when life is chaotic?
Bring your burdens and worries to Jesus in prayer, keep your mind fixed on God rather than the storm, and make peace with God and others. The peace God gives does not depend on calm circumstances; it is a gift received by trusting Him.
What is the peace that Jesus gives?
Jesus gives a peace unlike the world's, one that does not depend on everything going well and cannot be taken away by trouble. It is a settled calm that comes from being reconciled to God and trusting Him in the middle of any storm.