There was something about today.

I woke up feeling unlike myself (we all know what happened the night before with my little one). I wasn’t as upbeat as I usually am. My mind was racing, and I found myself overthinking so many things that have been happening lately.

I tried to do my devotion, but I just couldn’t focus. I tried to pray, but the words wouldn’t come. I even put on Nathaniel Bassey’s The King Is Coming album, something that usually settles my heart but today, it just wasn’t enough.

Somehow, I still found my way to church.

The Bible passage for the day was exactly what I needed. It quieted the voices in my head that were trying to fill me with worry, resentment, and fear. It wasn’t the first time I’d read those verses, but today, they met me exactly where I was.

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”
Numbers 6:24–26 (NIV)

The part that stayed with me was, ”…and give you peace.”

Not answers.
Not explanations.
Not everything falling into place overnight.

Just… peace.

I felt those words deep within my soul, and all I could whisper was:

“Lord, please give me resounding peace.”

Amen.

The difficult days will come. There will be moments when our hearts feel heavy and our minds become noisy. But I’ve been reminded today that God’s peace is real, and His help is never far away.

Sometimes, it’s just around the corner.