There’s a story of two artists who were asked to paint a picture of peace. One painted a calm lake with mountains in the background, the other painted a storm with lightning flashing, winds howling, and rain pouring. Yet, in the middle of the stormy painting, there was a tiny bird sitting securely in its nest, untouched by the chaos around it.

This is the kind of peace God promises us—not just the absence of trouble, but calmness in the midst of it. Paul, writing from prison, urged believers to pray instead of worrying, and promised that God’s peace would guard their hearts and minds.

Choosing peace daily is not automatic—it requires intentional trust in God. Worries will knock on the door of our hearts every day, but through prayer, gratitude, and faith, we can rest in the truth that God is in control.