They say a person’s true nature shines through during times of trial. When we’re faced with scary or unpredictable situations, we have two options: panic, or live in Jesus’ peace. I remember clearly when my family and I were involved in a terribly unpredictable situation: we were involved in a plane crash in Jamaica. It was horrible! Thankfully, all the passengers lived — but the incident was chaotic, to say the least. The plane broke into three parts, crashing right on a beach just feet from the deep ocean. If I were not rooted in Christ, I might have let this incident rock me to my core. But instead, I felt God’s peace—even during the most uncertain moments.

The Bible says that Jesus will bring us peace. Philippians 4:7 says, “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”  This means that regardless of what we face, we can rest, knowing that God is in control.

Maybe you are going through trials in your life. Perhaps you are walking that line between peace and anxiety. If so, can I just encourage you to turn to Christ? Choose His peace. Read His Word, pray often, and trust that He has a unique plan for you.

This is Andrew Palau.