Dear Christian Mentor,
I often find myself searching for peace, but it seems difficult to find when so many things in my life feel uncertain. I want to feel calm and trust God, but my mind is constantly thinking about what needs to happen, what might go wrong, or how I can fix things. I keep telling myself that I will feel better once everything is settled. How can I experience God's peace when my circumstances haven't changed?
Dear Mentee,
We often believe peace will come when everything in our lives is settled, every problem is solved, and every question is answered. But Jesus offers us something much greater than peace that depends on our circumstances. He offers us His peace, a peace that remains even when life feels uncertain.
John 14:27 reminds us, “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you” (KJV).
Jesus spoke these words to His disciples as He prepared them for His departure. He knew they would face uncertainty, fear, and difficult circumstances. Yet He wanted them to understand that they would not be left without His peace. His peace was not dependent on everything going according to their expectations. It came from knowing Him and trusting in who He is.
We can easily become consumed with trying to control the things happening around us. We replay conversations, worry about tomorrow, and search for solutions to problems we cannot fix. But Jesus invites us to bring those concerns to Him. We don't have to have all the answers or know how everything will work out to experience His peace.
Gratitude helps us remember that even when we cannot control our circumstances, we can trust the One who holds them. Today, instead of waiting for everything to settle before you experience peace, make room for Jesus in the middle of what you are facing.
A Question to Reflect On:
Where in your life are you searching for peace by trying to control your circumstances? What would it look like to surrender those concerns to Jesus and trust Him today?
~ Christian Mentor
