Advent teaches us that God's peace isn't about perfect circumstances, but about the presence of Jesus in our chaos. When Jesus was born, God announced peace to ordinary shepherds working the night shift, showing that His peace is for everyday people facing real struggles. Unlike worldly peace that depends on control, Jesus offers His own peace through His presence with us. This peace comes through surrender, not striving. When we bring our anxieties to God in prayer, His peace stands guard over our hearts and minds. We're called not just to receive this peace, but to be peacemakers who bring Christ's presence into broken spaces.
