In today’s episode of Thrive Through the Fire, I’m talking about peace and not the surface-level calm the world offers, but the kind of peace that keeps showing up for me in Scripture, in Bible study, and through sermons at church. When a word keeps repeating like that, I’ve learned it’s an invitation to slow down and pay attention.

I share how Proverbs 3:5–6 has been reshaping my understanding of peace and trust, especially through my current Bible study, Relaxed by Megan Marshman. The more I sit with this passage, the more I see how closely peace is tied to surrender and how exhausting it is to lean on my own understanding instead of trusting God.

We talk about the difference between worldly peace and biblical peace. Worldly peace depends on circumstances being calm and predictable. Biblical peace is rooted in relationship with God and remains steady even when life feels uncertain or overwhelming. I explain how Scripture defines peace through the idea of shalom, meaning wholeness, stability, and completeness that comes from God’s presence rather than life going according to plan.

I also share why so many of us say we want peace, but what we’re really chasing is control. Using biblical examples like Jesus sleeping through the storm, I talk about how peace doesn’t come from the storm stopping, but from knowing who is sovereign over it.

This episode includes practical ways to pursue peace in everyday life, such as identifying what’s stealing your peace, releasing the need for answers God hasn’t given, being mindful of the voices you’re listening to, and anchoring your day in Scripture instead of circumstances. I also offer encouragement for anyone who feels anxious or discouraged, reminding you that peace is learned, practiced, and grown over time through trust.

I close by sharing what God has been teaching me in this season, that peace isn’t something we find, it’s someone we follow. My prayer is that you would stop striving for peace and start surrendering into it, trusting that God’s presence is enough even when life feels unsettled.

Thank you for being here and walking this journey with me on Thrive Through the Fire.