Worry Less, Trust More: Finding Peace in an Anxious World Matthew 6:34 KJV

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Scripture: Matthew 6:34 KJV — “Take no thought for tomorrow.”  33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.  34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

 

Worry is wasted energy on what God already controls.  (Feel free to share all pictures to inspire others)

🌊 When Peter Looked at the Storm Instead of Jesus, He Began to Sink.  The moment Peter stepped out of the boat is one of the clearest pictures in scripture of how anxiety works and how peace returns.

✔ Matthew 14:29–30 KJV “And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water…
But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink…”

Peter was doing the impossible as long as his eyes stayed on Jesus.
But the moment he looked at:

• the wind

• the waves

• the storm

• the noise

• the danger

fear entered his heart, and he began to sink.

This is exactly how worry works.
When we focus on what might happen, instead of Who is with us, anxiety pulls us under. 

 

✝️ When Peter Refocused on Christ, Peace Returned

✔ Matthew 14:31 KJV “And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him…”

Jesus did not let Peter drown.
He did not shame him.
He did not tell him to “pull himself together.”

He reached, rescued, and restored him.

And the moment Jesus touched him, the storm stopped having power over him.

✔ Matthew 14:32 KJV“And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.”

The storm did not calm first.
The rescue came first — the peace came after.

That is the pattern for every believer dealing with anxiety.  

 

🌿 Scriptures That Confirm This Same Truth

1. Isaiah 26:3 KJV

“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee…”

Peace isn’t in the absence of storms.
Peace comes from focus.

2. Psalm 34:4 KJV

“I sought the LORD… and he delivered me from all my fears.”

Deliverance starts when we seek Him, not when the problem disappears.

3. John 14:27 KJV

“Peace I leave with you… not as the world giveth.”

The world offers escape.
Jesus offers peace that stays.

4. Philippians 4:6–7 KJV

“Be careful for nothing… and the peace of God… shall keep your hearts and minds…”

Worry is replaced by prayer, praise, and trust. 

🌧️ Why Anxiety Grows When We Focus on Storms

Peter’s story reveals a spiritual law:

What you stare at… you sink into.

What you focus on grows stronger in your mind.

• If you focus on the news → fear grows

• If you focus on bills → stress grows

• If you focus on betrayal → anxiety grows

• If you focus on impossibilities → your faith shrinks

• If you focus on Jesus → peace grows

Worry multiplies when we look at everything but Him. 

 

🌞 Why Peace Returns When We Refocus on Christ

When Peter cried out, “Lord, save me!” (Matthew 14:30), he shifted his focus from the storm back to the Savior.

That is the turning point for all believers.

Jesus immediately responded.
Not tomorrow.
Not later.
Not after judgment.

He comes the moment you refocus.

The peace you lost returns when the presence you forgot becomes real again. 

 

🔁 The Lesson Jesus Wants Us to Learn

Jesus used this moment to teach all disciples:

✔ Peace is not found in calm circumstances

✔ Peace is found in a steady focus

✔ Peace is a Person

✔ Peace is Jesus Himself

Your peace does not depend on:

• the economy

• family drama

• job security

• health reports

• relationship outcomes

• your mistakes

• tomorrow’s unknowns

Your peace depends on where your eyes rest.

When they rest on Jesus, worry loses its power.  

 

🌍 How This Applies to Life Today

People look at storms now just like Peter did:

• rising prices

• violence in cities

• relationship instability

• health concerns

• political uncertainty

• parenting challenges

• spiritual warfare

• fear of the future

But Jesus says gently:

“Look at Me, not the waves.”

When you shift your focus:

• Faith rises

• Fear shrinks

• Peace returns

• Confidence grows

• Clarity strengthens

• Hope comes back

He is still the One who walks on storms and pulls His children up.  

 

Real-World Example

Samantha spent sleepless nights fearing layoffs. One night, she prayed, “Lord, I trust You.” The next morning, her boss offered her a new role. Peace came before provision.

 

Reflection Question

What could you gain by giving your worries to God today?

Where have you allowed the storm to pull your eyes away from Jesus — and what would happen if you refocused on Him today?

 

 

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Romans 10:17 KJV  “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” 

A CALL TO SALVATION:

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Romans 10:9-10⁹That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. ¹⁰For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation.

 John 3:5-6⁵Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. ⁶That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. ⁷