Isaiah 26:3-4, 7-8

You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock…The path of the righteous is level; you, the Upright One, make the way of the righteous smooth. Yes, LORD, walking in the way of your laws, as we wait for you; your name and renown are the desire of our hearts.

We can never avoid strife in the world around us, but when we fix our thoughts on God, we can experience perfect peace even in turmoil. As we focus our minds on God and hold on to his Word, we become steady and stable. Supported by God’s unchanging love and mighty power, we are not shaken by the surrounding chaos (see Philippians 4:7). Do you long for peace? Keep your thoughts on God and your trust in him. At times, the path of the righteous doesn’t seem smooth and doing God’s will seem difficult, but we are never alone when we face tough seasons. God is there to help us through difficulties, to comfort us, and to lead us by His Spirit. He does this by giving us purpose (keeping our minds centered on him; 26:3) and giving us the Holy Spirit to guide us. He also provides us with relationships — family, friends, and mentors. In addition, he gives us wisdom to make decisions and faith to trust him. Don’t despair; stay on God’s path. Stay in God’s Word; stay connected to godly mentors. There is no such category as a “Lone Ranger Christian” in Scripture. We are the body of Christ and need to work together to encourage one another daily.