Lately, it feels like the world is unraveling at the seams. Everywhere I turn, someone is sick, tragedy fills the headlines, and people are more divided than ever. Not only am I waiting for things to feel settled—like our home finally being finished—but my peace has felt thinner than usual. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when so much is out of my control, and if I’m not careful, I find myself slipping into frustration, exhaustion, and worry.
There’s something about uncertainty that can stir up an anxious heart. The waiting, the unknowns, the constant stream of bad news—it can feel relentless. And as much as I try to push through, I’ve realized that the more I rely on my own strength, the weaker I feel. But I’ve also realized that sometimes, the things stealing my peace aren’t just external. Sometimes, they come from within.
When Passion Turns to Pride
For a while now, I’ve wrestled with how to share my passion for health. I believe in the power of natural healing because I’ve seen it work firsthand. But lately, I’ve found myself keeping quiet—not because I doubt what I believe, but because I recognize how quickly discussions can turn into debates. And if I’m being honest, humility recently slapped me in the face.
What started as a genuine desire to help others had slowly turned into something else. Without realizing it, I had let my passion shift from a place of encouragement to a place of pride. Instead of seeking to glorify God in my words and actions, I was caught up in trying to be right. And then, in the gentlest yet firmest way, my husband called me out on it. Out of love, he pointed out how my heart was drifting—that my passion was turning into something that wasn’t bringing peace, but rather stirring up frustration.
It stung. Not because he was wrong, but because I knew he was right. And in that moment, I realized just how much it was stripping away my peace. The more I clung to my need to be right, the more exhausted and frustrated I felt. It wasn’t just a battle of opinions—it was a battle within my own heart.
I had to take a step back. I had to sit with the uncomfortable realization that I was letting pride take root. I had to repent, to lay it before the Lord, and ask Him to redirect me—to remind me why I care so deeply about this in the first place. Even though it was embarrassing for me privately, I’m so thankful I caught myself (or rather, that God caught me through my husband). His correction was an act of grace, a reminder that even when my intentions start to drift, He is always faithful to bring me back.
Most of all, He reminded me that peace doesn’t come from being right—it comes from resting in Him.
Where Are You Looking for Peace?
When life feels overwhelming, it’s easy to look for peace in all the wrong places. We turn to distraction—scrolling through our phones, binge-watching TV, or filling every quiet moment with noise. Or we try to control everything, thinking that if we can just fix things, we’ll feel better.
But true peace doesn’t come from avoiding reality or trying to control it. It comes from surrendering it to the Lord.
Isaiah 26:3 says, “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
Perfect peace isn’t found in getting everything we want. It’s found in keeping our minds fixed on Him.
So when I feel the pull toward distraction or control, I have to ask myself: Where am I looking for peace? Am I trying to find it in a perfectly planned life, or am I resting in the truth that God is in control?
Anchoring Our Hearts in God’s Truth
If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that peace is not something that just happens. It’s something we have to actively seek—by anchoring ourselves in the truth of God’s Word, by guarding our hearts against fear and anxiety, and by choosing faith over worry.
1. Start the Day in the Word
It’s amazing how much my day shifts when I begin it in scripture. When I wake up and immediately start thinking about everything that needs to be done, I’m already setting myself up for stress. But when I take even a few moments to sit with God’s Word, it changes everything.
Lately, I’ve been clinging to Philippians 4:6-7:
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
That kind of peace—the kind that guards our hearts—is only found when we are rooted in His truth.
2. Choosing Prayer Over Panic
Anxiety often comes when we hold on to things we were never meant to carry. I can’t control the timeline of our home construction. I can’t keep sickness from spreading. I can’t fix the world’s brokenness. And I certainly can’t control whether or not people see things the way I do. But I do have control over my heart. I can choose to let my frustration steal my peace, or I can lay it at the feet of Jesus and trust that He is working all things together for good.
The more I lean into Him, the more I see that peace isn’t found in certainty—it’s found in faith. Not faith in myself, my opinions, or my ability to convince others, but faith in the One who holds it all together.
And that kind of peace? That’s the kind that no amount of chaos can shake.
3. Speaking Truth Over Fear
The enemy loves to whisper lies when we’re at our weakest.
“You’re never going to feel settled.“
“Everything is falling apart.“
“You’re not strong enough for this season.“
But scripture tells us otherwise.
Psalm 46:1 says, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
Matthew 11:28 says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
2 Corinthians 12:9 says, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
God’s Word is the weapon we use to fight fear. When anxiety rises, we don’t have to let it take over—we can replace it with truth.
Finding Peace in the Waiting
Waiting is hard. Whether it’s waiting on a house to be finished, waiting on healing, waiting on provision, or waiting on clarity for the future—it’s never easy.
But what if the waiting isn’t wasted?
So often, I find myself just wanting to get through a season instead of seeing what God is trying to teach me in it. But peace comes when we shift our perspective—when we stop fighting the waiting and start trusting that God is working, even when we can’t see it.
Romans 8:28 reminds us: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
All things. Even the waiting. Even the unknown.
Gratitude: A Weapon Against Worry
One of the most powerful ways to fight anxiety is with gratitude.
When I focus on what I don’t have, it steals my peace. But when I slow down and take notice of the good, I realize how present God is.
A quiet morning with coffee.
The sound of my son’s laughter.
My husband’s presence, always steady in the midst of chaos.
A home, even if unfinished, that is being built with love.
Gratitude shifts my heart. It reminds me that, even in the waiting, there is so much to be thankful for.
Resting in His Timing
I don’t know what’s weighing on your heart right now. Maybe you’re also in a season of waiting. Maybe you feel overwhelmed by the state of the world, or you’re struggling with something much closer to home.
But no matter what’s happening around us, one thing remains true—God is still in control. His timing is perfect. His plan is good. His peace is unshaken.
If you’re feeling weary, I encourage you to take a deep breath. Open your Bible. Speak His promises over your life. And rest in the truth that He is working, even when you can’t see it.
