Peace in a Restless World

Psalm 46 ESV

We live in a restless world. Headlines change by the hour, uncertainty seems to surround us, and fear has a way of quietly taking hold of our hearts. In the middle of all the noise, God offers something that feels increasingly rare: peace. Not a peace that comes from perfect circumstances, but a peace that comes from His presence. Fear loses its grip when we lift our eyes beyond our problems and fix them on the unchanging character of God. As we learn to slow down, be still, and behold Him, we discover that peace isn't found in controlling life—it's found in trusting the One who already does.

1. Currently, what is your greatest fear?

2. Read 2 Kings 19:1-7, 14-19— Can you find examples that Hezekiah seemed to know the four truths about finding peace in God? (God is unchanging, our refuge, our strength, and near.)

3. Contemplate the truth that God is unchanging. What confidence does that give you?

       a. Is there a particular unchanging attribute of God’s that comforts you?

4. How often do you know God is there, but forget to avail yourself of prayer when you are fearful?

       a. What helps you to remember to go to Him in prayer?

5. When you are stressed or fearful, what things do you use as a distraction instead of going into God’s word?

       a. What words of God comfort you?

6. Read Isaiah 13:1-13; Hebrews 10:30-31; John 14:26-27; 1 Corinthians 1:2-3 —What does it mean to you that this mighty LORD of hosts is your heavenly Father, and not only your Father, but living within you?

7. Read 2 Kings 19:25-27 & Psalm 46:5— When have you thought God was not at work, yet learned later he was working in a situation all along?

8. From what do you need to take a rest so you can be still and know that He is God?

       a. Did any of Pastor Luke’s intentionality suggestions help you? (word before the phone, walk without noise, tech sabbath, moments of silence)