Peace When the World Won’t Slow Down
Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus in the Midst of Chaos, and this week's recap
It feels like the world never stops shaking.
Every day brings a new crisis, a new outrage, a new battle demanding our attention. If you spend any time on social media, the noise never lets up. One issue replaces another, and if we chase them all, we can find ourselves living in a constant state of anxiety—always reacting, always bracing for the next blow.
But the King James Bible teaches something radically different about peace.
Peace is not found by focusing on the world.
Peace is found by fixing our eyes on Jesus.
Scripture never promises a calm world. In fact, it openly acknowledges upheaval, trouble, and tribulation. Yet again and again, it points us back to the same truth: real peace flows from trusting the LORD, setting our minds on Him, and resting in His unchanging rule—even when everything around us feels unstable.
One of the clearest pictures of this is found when Peter steps out of the boat to walk on the water. As long as his eyes were on Jesus, he stood firm. But the moment he became distracted by the wind and the waves, he began to sink. His rescue didn’t come from calming the storm—it came when he looked back to Christ and cried out, and Jesus immediately caught him.
That story is not just about courage.
It’s about focus.
The chaos didn’t disappear, but peace returned when Peter reoriented his attention. And that same pattern runs throughout Scripture. Peace comes when the mind is stayed on the LORD. Strength comes through quiet trust. Anxiety is replaced by prayer. And the peace Christ gives is not dependent on circumstances or understanding—it guards the heart even while trouble remains, even when we don’t get it.
The world will always present another reason to fear, another issue to fight, another wave to watch. But the invitation of Scripture is steady and clear: keep your eyes on Jesus.
Below are a few biblical anchors—simple, practical ways the King James Bible teaches us to experience peace in the middle of the noise, rather than being carried away by it:
Peace comes from trusting the LORD, not from world conditions
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” — Isaiah 26:3 (KJV)God remains our refuge even when everything feels unstable
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed…” — Psalm 46:1–2 (KJV)Prayer replaces anxiety and guards the heart and mind
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:6–7 (KJV)Christ gives a peace the world cannot give
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” — John 14:27 (KJV)Quiet trust and waiting on the LORD are acts of faith
“Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself…” — Psalm 37:7 (KJV)“In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength…” — Isaiah 30:15 (KJV)
This Week’s Recap:
Reflecting on Previous Years
At the end of 2016, the Lord began to change my perspective. In 2018, He introduced me to how He still speaks and is still the healer today. The next series of years, He began to walk me through what that actually looked like. In 2024, He began to show me He's preserved His perfect word, and I can trust it today. Now I think I'm somewhere in the middle of more solidly combining those ideas. I wonder how I'll see the theme of what the Lord shows me once these next years pass. Perhaps it'll be courage. Or a deeper presence with the Lord. Or something else. I'm looking forward to it while living in what each day has for me.
Immigration
Immigration has become one of those conversations where many people feel uneasy speaking honestly.
Some are worried about law and order. Others are worried about compassion. Many Christians find themselves caught in the middle, unsure about how to respond.
I wrote a long, thoughtful article to slow the conversation down and let the King James Bible guide how we think about these things—law, justice, authority, wrongdoing, mercy, and responsibility—without slogans or shortcuts.
My hope is that it helps us think more clearly, speak more carefully, and hold truth and compassion together in a way that reflects Christ.
If you’re willing to read patiently, I’d love for you to read the full article.
A small request: because this piece is long and carefully reasoned, I ask that comments come from those who’ve read it through. Thanks so much! 🙂
People will say that spiritual gifts have stopped today.
But here’s a simple question:
Have any of the other Spirit-given works stopped?
- Has knowledge stopped?
- Has teaching stopped?
- Has helps stopped?
And what about those Christ gave to the church, like evangelists?
If these are still active, why assume the others are not?
A common objection goes like this: Read the common objection here.
It’s worth it to learn to hear God’s voice.
You might miss it sometimes. You might not always understand. And you might have to step out in some big ways in faith. But it’s worth it.
An Encounter at a Coffee Shop
I met at a girl at a coffee shop today. She had a cast on her left arm. She said she was always in pain, and was currently at a 5. There was a break between the people that were coming in, and she let me pray for her. She said all of her pain disappeared after two prayers. She was like what in the world!? Read the Rest of the story.
A Character Who Grows and Changes.
I like to draw because it’s fun to create. It’s also nice to just pause from all the seriousness of life. Read a little more about this drawing.
Matthew 5 — Living the Kingdom From the Heart
Wednesday Night Bible Study Recap
An article I enjoyed reading this week. “what do I want people to know, feel, and remember so deeply that they could explain my work without me in the room?”
A video I enjoyed this week about AI in the workplace.
Small, Consistent Steps Lead to Growth
One thing I’ve enjoyed watching is my Substack grow—not just in subscribers, but in substance. More newsletters. More stories. More ideas finding their place.
Each week, I show up. And each week, something builds.
This week I reorganized the page and added tag sections on the homepage, which made it easier to see how much has grown over time. What once felt like “just one post” has quietly become a small library of thoughts and reflections.
If you’re just starting out, keep showing up. Growth often isn’t visible at first—but one day you’ll look back and realize you’ve built something with history, depth, and momentum.