“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
– John 14:27
Anxiety often comes without warning. A single word from someone, an unexpected email, or even no specific cause at all—just a sudden rush of unease. Even with closed eyes, the mind won’t rest. The day ends, yet the heart remains tense, as if still being chased. Such unrest is not exclusive to the faithless; it is one of the most instinctive conditions of human existence. But for believers, the crucial question is: Who do we look to in those moments of anxiety?
Jesus promised peace to His disciples. It is not the peace that the world offers. The world’s peace depends on favorable outcomes and changing circumstances. When things improve, we may find momentary relief, but uncertainty inevitably returns. In contrast, the peace Jesus gives is an inner strength that anchors us regardless of external situations. It is not calm that comes from outside stability—it is the assurance that comes from God’s presence.
The root of anxiety is our inability to control. We cannot predict tomorrow. We cannot read people’s hearts. We cannot prepare for every variable. That is why we live in constant tension. But Scripture says, “Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” These are not merely comforting words or gentle advice. They are promises spoken by Jesus Himself. Without the certainty that He is with us, these words would not hold. But because that certainty stands unshaken, His promise brings strength.
Faith does not erase anxiety; it teaches us to surrender it to God. Each time worry rises, we hold on to His promise in that very space. That is the essence of prayer and declaration. When we believe that Jesus gives peace, and declare it with our lips, anxiety loses its grip. Prayer becomes the moment where our trembling selves stand before God, and declaration becomes a spiritual act where truth rises above emotion.
🛐 Prayer and Declaration
Lord, my heart is filled with a nameless anxiety.
My thoughts race, and fear of the future keeps growing.
But Lord, I trust not in my feelings, but in Your Word.
Even in this unrest, I seek Your peace.
I remember Your words—that You give peace the world cannot give.
Let Your presence, which is greater than my fear, dwell in me.
I cannot know everything, but You know all things.
I cannot control everything, but You rule over all.
So even in this anxiety, I confess in faith:
Because You are with me, I will not be afraid.
My heart may shake, but Your Word does not.
Even now, You are working for good.
My peace comes from You, Lord. Amen.
Maeil Scripture Journal | Prayer and Declaration
