Celeste Contreras: Don't worry about anything. Instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
Philippians four six through seven. In a world that constantly pulls at our peace through noise, pressure, and uncertainty, Paul invites us to something radical. Don't worry, he says. Pray. Talk to God honestly about what's on your heart, and watch as he exchanges your anxiety for his peace.
That kind of peace isn't about the absence of struggle. It's the presence of God. A deep anchoring calm that guards your heart even when the storm hasn't passed. Take a moment to name what's weighing on you right now. Identify the noise inside.
What thought keeps looping in your mind? God isn't waiting for you to clean it up before bringing it to him. He's inviting you to hand it over, raw and unfiltered. Breathe in slowly. As you exhale, release the tight grip on control.
Trust that he's listening and he's near. Even when life feels chaotic or uncertain, you can return to this rhythm. Prayer. Trust. Peace.
Not because the world has changed, but because you're safe in the one who never does. This week, let your prayers become your anchor. When anxiety rises, call out to him. When gratitude surfaces, speak it. When silence feels heavy, sit with him in it.
And now, may you walk gently into the days ahead with a heart guarded by peace and a soul studied by the love of the one who knows every thought and holds every tear. You are not alone. Not now. Not ever. Peace be with you.