A few weeks ago at my college's BCM, we were asked to think of our favorite trait about God. I loved this question because it's not something we usually think of, and it gives us a glimpse into how other people view God, and what their relationship with Him is like, which is a really cool thing. There were a lot of characteristics thrown out by people. Some people said love, some said wisdom, others said comfort, and some said strength. After thinking over it for a while, I finally decided on my favorite characteristic about God: peace.

The world we live in is so chaotic. There are always new attacks, natural disasters, new policies, new changes. In our personal lives, there are new people, new jobs, new places, new responsibilities. Life never seems to slow down. Everything is always changing and it can be challenging to keep up with it all. It can be challenging at times to find peace.

Life can make you anxious. It can make you worrisome, scared, and concerned. In times like these where my heart seems to never stop racing, I seek the Lord to find comfort. comforting. 1 Peter 5:7 says, "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." There is a reason Christ is called the Prince of Peace. He is peace. You can find comfort in Him. He loves you and nothing will change that. There is something so comforting in knowing that, no matter what happens, Christ will always be there to love you and be someone to lean on.

I can remember one night I was struggling with something in my life. I didn't know how to handle the situation or what the outcome would be. I was terrified, so I cried out to the Lord. I cried and prayed and poured my heart out to Him. All of a sudden, an overwhelming sense of peace washed over me. I couldn't cry anymore, I couldn't worry, and I couldn't be afraid because somehow I knew my God was in control. My heart was still. I trusted Him, whether or not the outcome was what I wanted because, in the end, He would make it all okay. Even though I didn't know anything, he knew it all and knew it would all be okay. He quieted my heart and told me to trust Him. Somehow, I was okay with not knowing the outcome. I let Him hold the reins and let Him lead my life. He provided me with the peace I could not find. Since that moment, I have constantly tried to seek out His peace and rest in Him.

God is good. He is love. He is comfort. He is strength. He is all-knowing and all-powerful. He is wisdom. He is love. So cry out to Him. Talk to Him. Sit in His presence. Find rest in Him. Let Him calm your heart. Let Him be where you find peace.