Philippians 4:7 says, “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

You know, every now and then, I like to step outside, breathe in the morning air, and just listen. No agenda. No rush. Just a quiet moment with the Lord. And in those still spaces, I’m reminded of this promise — God’s peace isn’t something you figure out… it’s something He gives.

Paul says it passes all understanding. In other words, it doesn’t have to make sense to be real. You don’t have to explain it, define it, or defend it. God’s peace shows up in hospital rooms, in hard conversations, in seasons where your heart feels stretched thin. It shows up when the world says, “You should be panicking,” but heaven whispers, “I’ve got you.”

And here’s the part I love — that peace will keep your heart and your mind. The word “keep” is a military term. It means to guard, to stand watch, to hold the line. God’s peace is not passive. It’s not weak. It’s not fragile. It stands at the doorway of your heart like a soldier, blocking fear, worry, and anxiety from barging in.

So today, wherever you are — in the middle of a storm, walking through a season of waiting, or just trying to stay steady — let God’s peace do what only God’s peace can do. Take a deep breath. Let your shoulders drop. Put it back in His hands.

And trust that the same God who saved you… will sustain you.

His peace is already on the way.