Peace Should Be Your Default Setting
- Shae’ Speaks Truth💜
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Peace Should Be Your Default Setting
Let’s talk about default settings.
You ever reset your phone or laptop? You wipe all the junk, the glitches, the stuff that’s slowing it down—and it goes back to the default settings. The original design. The way it was meant to run.
You were wired by God with a default too.
And it’s not anxiety.
It’s not fear.
It’s peace.
Jesus said so Himself:
“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.”—John 14:27 (NLT)
But most of us don’t live like peace is our default. We live like worry is our baseline and anything better is just a lucky break.
Why Does Peace Feel So Hard to Hold?
It’s not just the big life stuff.
It’s the day-to-day spiral that slowly chips away at our calm:
The email you haven’t answered.
The bill that’s due next week.
The health scare you Googled at 2 a.m.
The child who’s struggling, and you don’t have the fix.
The future you keep trying to plan but can’t predict.
And in all of it, your body is catching the hits.
Here’s What Stress Really Does to You
Worry isn’t just mental—it’s physical.
Your body responds like it’s being chased by a lion—even when it’s just being chased by deadlines or doubts.
Here’s what happens when stress is running the show:
Your brain stays stuck in overdrive, constantly scanning for threats.
Your heart works overtime—your blood pressure rises and your chest feels tight.
Your digestive system slows down—ever lost your appetite when you’re anxious?
Your muscles stay clenched—especially your shoulders, neck, and jaw.
Your sleep suffers—because your brain won’t shut off.
Over time, that kind of stress wears you out from the inside. And the worst part?
You start thinking it’s normal. But it’s not. And it’s not from God.
God’s Peace Wasn’t a Suggestion—It Was a Gift
Let’s go back to what God actually says.
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”—Philippians 4:6–7 (NLT)
That’s not poetic fluff. That’s a blueprint.
When you worry—pray instead.
When you’re overwhelmed—start thanking Him.
And then? That peace shows up. Not because the storm ends, but because He shows up in it.
When Peace Is Missing, It’s a Red Flag
Let’s be real—peace isn’t just a nice feeling.
It’s a spiritual indicator.
If you’re constantly anxious, always stressed, always overwhelmed… that’s not just a personality thing. It’s a root thing.
“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!”—Isaiah 26:3 (NLT)
No peace? It might mean your mind is fixed on the problem instead of the One who’s already solved it.
Let’s Flip This: What If Peace Really Was Your Default?
Seriously, think about it:
If peace was your normal—not your once-in-a-while miracle—what would change?
Would your reactions soften?
Would your nights be quieter?
Would your prayers shift from begging to trusting?
Let’s Talk About It
Where are you lacking peace right now?
Drop a comment. Be honest. You’re not alone.
And if you want prayer—say so. Let me know in the comments.
Let’s be people who refuse to settle for worry and learn to fight for peace like it’s the gift Jesus said it is—because it is.
From a Daughter’s Broken Heart,
Shae’ 💔
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Scripture References (NLT):
John 14:27 (NLT) – “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.”
Philippians 4:6–7 (NLT) – “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace…”
Isaiah 26:3 (NLT) – “You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!”
1 Peter 5:7 (NLT) – “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.”
Health Reference:
American Psychological Association. (2023). Stress effects on the body.
Retrieved from: https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2023/body
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