Peace.

"You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!" - Isaiah 26:3 (NLT)

Hello Reader,

I’m so thankful you’re here for Week Two of our Advent journey.

Last week, we prepared our hearts with hope, and now we turn to another beautiful gift of Christ’s coming: peace.

Advent invites us not only to look forward to Christmas Day, but to prepare the deepest parts of our hearts for the presence of Jesus.

And peace—true, lasting peace—is something our world aches for.

In the middle of hurried schedules, heavy emotions, and constant noise, Advent calls us to slow down and breathe.

To remember that peace is not the absence of trouble… it is the presence of God.

This week’s verse reminds us of where real peace comes from.

A Little History...

Isaiah 26 is a song of trust and confidence in God.

It was written during a time when God's people were surrounded by threats, instability, and fear.

Yet Isaiah paints a picture of a future where God reigns fully, and His people live in complete safety and unshakable peace.

The phrase “perfect peace” in Hebrew is actually shalom, shalom — a double emphasis meaning complete peace, whole peace, peace that goes beyond understanding.

This isn’t something we manufacture through calm environments or careful planning.

It is the peace God keeps us in when our minds and hearts stay anchored in Him.

Advent calls us to remember that Jesus is the Prince of Peace, the One who came to calm our fears, settle our hearts, and restore our relationship with God.

Peace is not just His gift — it is His presence.

How to Apply It To Your Life...

🌿 Life Applications

🌿 Fix Your Thoughts on Christ​
Peace begins where our focus rests. When we set our minds on Christ—His promises, His character, His faithfulness—we open the door for God’s peace to steady our hearts.

🌿 Practice Trust Over Control​
Much of our anxiety comes from trying to manage everything on our own. Isaiah reminds us that trust leads to peace. Surrender what you cannot control and allow God to hold what is too heavy for you.

🌿 Become a Peacemaker​
As Christ brings peace to us, we are called to reflect that peace to others. In conversations, in conflict, in stressful environments—choose to bring calm, kindness, and grace wherever you go.

Let's Pray Together...

Dear Holy Father,
Help me find true peace in Your Word and in Your promises, especially during this holiday season when distractions and material concerns easily pull my heart away.

Remind me that real peace comes only from You.

I reach out to You now, longing for the solace that only Your presence can bring.

As we celebrate the coming of Your Son—my Savior—let His arrival be the saving grace I cling to in this moment.

Fix my thoughts on You alone, so that Your peace may fill my heart and soul.

Grant me the deep, comforting peace of this Advent season.

Amen.

Let's Sum It All Up...

As we enter Advent Week Two, let the peace of Christ settle into the places of your heart that feel restless or overwhelmed.

Peace isn’t found in perfect circumstances—it’s found in Him.

If this message encourages you, share it with someone who needs peace this week.

And please continue to pray for one another—and for this Advent series—that it brings comfort, clarity, and Christ-centered peace to everyone who reads it.

Go out there and have a blessed week!

Quentin.