Daily Devotions

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You.”

— Isaiah 26:3

What does perfect peace really mean?

For some, peace is the absence of conflict, noise, or stress. For others, it’s found in a sense of balance—a quiet moment, a full heart, or a life finally in rhythm. But the kind of peace Isaiah speaks of goes deeper. It isn’t fragile or fleeting. It doesn’t waver with circumstances. True peace—perfect peace—flows from a mind anchored in trust and a heart fixed on God.

There’s a story of a man who sought to portray this kind of peace through art. Unmoved by common images, he launched a competition, asking artists to paint their vision of peace. Submissions came from far and wide.

On the day of the unveiling, the crowd gathered in anticipation. One after another, the paintings were revealed—calm waters, glowing sunsets, sheep lying quietly in sunlit fields. Applause followed each. One painting stood out: a serene lake reflecting a pastel sky, bordered by soft trees and gentle hills. Many believed this was the winner.

But the final piece silenced the crowd.

It was wild. A crashing waterfall roared over jagged rocks, under a dark and stormy sky. Wind whipped the trees. Everything about the scene felt fierce and chaotic. But if you looked closer, nestled in the crook of a branch hanging over the torrent, a tiny bird had built her nest. There she rested, undisturbed—wings gently covering her young, eyes closed in peace.

That, the man said, was true peace.

Isaiah’s words remind us: peace is not found in the absence of storms, but in the presence of God.
"You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You."
This is the peace that holds firm when everything else shakes. It doesn’t come from having all the answers, but from trusting the One who does.

A Prayer for Peace:

Lord,
You have said that the one who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, but delights in You, is truly blessed.
You promise that those who meditate on Your Word are like trees planted by streams of living water—deeply rooted, ever flourishing.

So today, I ask:
Bless me with love where there is hate.
With goodness in the face of hostility.
With peace in the midst of chaos.
With hope when despair creeps in.
With faith in times of testing.
And with joy—even in seasons of pain.

My trust is in You alone.
Grant me that peace which surpasses all understanding—
The peace that remains when the world trembles.
The peace that holds me fast, because I know You hold all things.

Amen.