Finding and Knowing Peace in Our Lives

Peace. It’s a word we all long for, a feeling we often chase, and yet, at times, it feels just out of reach. Life has a way of keeping us in constant motion—rushing from one responsibility to the next, carrying the weight of expectations, heartaches, and uncertainties. We convince ourselves that peace will come after—after the work is done, after the storm passes, after we figure everything out. But what if peace isn’t something to be found later? What if it’s something we can cultivate right now, even in the midst of life’s chaos?

For years, I thought peace was about having everything in order. I believed it came from control—control over my circumstances, my emotions, and even the unpredictability of life. But storms, both literal and figurative, have a way of humbling us. They remind us that control is an illusion. No matter how much we plan, prepare, or predict, there are forces greater than us at work. As a meteorologist, I study these storms, track their every movement, and warn people ahead of time. But when destruction happens despite all the warnings, I am reminded that peace cannot be rooted in control—it must be rooted in something deeper.

I have learned that peace is a choice, not a circumstance. It’s not the absence of storms but the ability to stand firm in the middle of them. It’s trusting that even when the winds are raging and the skies are dark, there is a purpose, a lesson, and a strength being built within us. True peace comes from faith—faith that we are never alone, faith that we are stronger than we think, and faith that even when life feels uncertain, God is steady.

Finding peace starts with letting go. Letting go of the idea that we must have all the answers, letting go of the need for constant validation, and letting go of the fear that we are not enough. Peace is found when we stop fighting against the current and learn to trust the flow of life. It’s in the quiet moments—watching the sunrise, listening to the wind, holding onto the ones we love—that we realize peace was never missing, we were just too distracted to see it.

Knowing peace means understanding that life will never be perfect, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be beautiful. It means finding gratitude in the small things, embracing imperfection, and recognizing that some of life’s greatest blessings come from the struggles we’ve overcome. Peace is not something waiting for us at the finish line—it’s something we can embrace in every step of the journey.

I’ve seen people stand in the wreckage of what once was, staring at the broken pieces of their lives, unsure of how to move forward. And yet, time and time again, I have also seen those same people rebuild—not just their homes, but their hearts. That’s the power of faith. That’s the power of resilience.

So today, I choose peace. Not because life is easy, but because I know that no matter what storms come my way, my heart is anchored in something greater than fear. And I hope you choose peace too—because you deserve it, because you are enough, and because even in life’s uncertainties, there is always something to hold onto.

Peace isn’t found in a life without storms. It’s found in knowing that, no matter what comes, you will weather it. And in the end, you will emerge stronger, wiser, and more at peace than ever before.