“You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you,” (Isaiah 26:3 NIV). Doesn’t that sound easy? When you look up the word “perfect” in the dictionary, these other words are listed also: absolute, total, unequivocal. Those words give a feeling of comfort, completeness-like nothing can disrupt your peace. Jump to our imperfect world and into the reality of distractions, disruptions, and disappointments. Where is the perfect peace now? It becomes lost in between all the things this world throws at us. Then the struggle begins to recapture that peace, so you make a plan to get back on track because the tendency is to forget what comes next in the verse: “whose mind is steadfast”.
Steadfast is a word not commonly used in everyday language. Instead, insert the following in place of steadfast: firmly fixed in place; immovable; firm in belief, adherence or determination (Webster’s dictionary). The only way to do that is to look to God to recenter you. Those are the times when your normal routine with God will not seem like enough to help you remember His words. You may have to say no to something that is not essential for a short time in order to focus on God and find your peace again. Then put in place some things to help you stay steadfast the next time challenges arise. Find a scripture that helps maintain your focus and put it in the notes of your phone. Make a worship song playlist to listen to when you are driving to work or running errands. Find a friend who shares your faith and offers words of encouragement. God’s desire is for you to live in His perfect peace. Focus back on God and His promises so you can thrive-not merely survive!
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