You ever feel like the world’s gone a little crazy? Yep, me too. Every story you hear seems louder, heavier, more overwhelming than the last. It’s easy to feel unsettled and like peace is out of reach.
Good news? Our kind of world is one where Jesus speaks these words: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives.” (John 14:27)
So how do we actually live in that peace? Here are three tips.
1. Pause before you panic.
Not every headline deserves your heart. Take a breath. Step back. Let God’s presence settle you before the noise shapes you.
2. Anchor yourself in truth.
The world shifts constantly, but Christ does not. His promises are steady when everything else feels uncertain.
3. Choose peace daily.
Peace isn’t just something we receive, it’s something we walk in. Turn off the noise when needed. Pray and refocus. Trust that God is still at work.
The world may feel chaotic, but your heart doesn’t have to be. Jesus didn’t promise a trouble free life, but He did promise His peace in the middle of it. Don’t let the crazy world take over. Receive His peace.
Rev. Dr. Mike Wooton 
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