I remember a week a few months ago, when everything seemed to go wrong. My truck broke down, a work deadline was approaching at the office, at home, the kids were constantly needing something, and I was not living up to the "model Christian husband". I felt like I was juggling too many balls and about to drop them all. My mind wouldn’t stop racing— “How am I going to handle this? What if I can’t fix it?”

That evening, I finally paused and prayed—not with perfect words, just a simple, “God, I can’t do this alone. Please help me.” I also took a moment to thank Him for the little things I often overlook: a roof over my head, food on the table, and an uplifting text from a friend that day.

The next morning, something remarkable happened. I didn’t magically have more hours in the day, but my anxiety felt lighter. I approached each challenge with a calmer mind, more clarity, and even some laughter with the kids. That was God’s peace—not the absence of problems, but the presence of Him in the problems.

The Bible calls it a peace that surpasses all understanding. It’s not about escaping difficulties. It’s about trusting God so fully that even when life is messy, your heart and mind are secure. Like a guard protecting a city, His peace stands at the gates of your thoughts, keeping fear and worry at bay.

Take a moment today to think about one area of your life that’s causing stress. Write it down and hand it over to God in prayer. Thank Him for what He has already done and trust Him to handle what you cannot. Watch how your heart begins to feel lighter, even if your situation hasn’t changed yet.