Protect Your Peace

Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

The title of this post are the words spoken by one of my very best friends this weekend. We were discussing plans and catching up after all the fun Christmas shenanigans. She told me that this weekend I am working on "Protecting my Peace." I remember pausing for a moment and thinking, wow, how profound. Something about that statement settled deeply in my spirit. It wasn’t dramatic or overexplained, yet it carried so much truth.

In a world that constantly demands our attention, emotions, and energy, peace can feel fragile. Stress, conflict, fear, and uncertainty all compete to steal it. Yet Scripture reminds us that peace is not something we must manufacture, it is something God provides and teaches us to protect. We assume that because we are only a text message, phone call, Snapchat, or instant message away, the world is entitled to immediate access to our lives. Spoiler alert: they don’t!! ✨

Accessibility does not equal obligation. Just because someone can reach you doesn’t mean they should have unlimited access to your time, energy, or emotions. Constant availability often comes at the cost of our peace and peace is far too valuable to give away so freely. Protecting your peace requires boundaries. Not walls that shut people out, but healthy limits that preserve what God has placed within you. Boundaries allow you to respond rather than react, to rest without guilt, and to prioritize what truly matters.

Scripture reminds us that peace is something we must actively guard: And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7 (KJV)

God’s peace stands watch over our hearts and minds, but we must partner with Him by being intentional about what and who we allow to influence us. Sometimes protecting your peace looks like delayed responses, unanswered messages, or choosing silence over explanation. That doesn’t make you unkind; it makes you wise. Even Jesus withdrew from crowds to pray and rest. Boundaries are not about control; they are about stewardship. When we protect our peace, we honor our God who gave it to us.

So yes, I am protecting my peace and no, I’m not apologizing for it. Peace is not something I’m willing to negotiate anymore. If it costs me my peace, it costs too much! Boundaries don’t mean I don’t care. They mean I care enough to show up as my best, healthiest self. God didn’t call me to be available to everyone at all times, He called me to be faithful, whole, and at peace.

✨This season, I’m choosing rest over rush, clarity over chaos, and peace over pressure. Texts can wait. Opinions can wait. Explanations can wait.

My peace...that's non-negotiable. If you’re ready to guard your heart and live more intentionally, I invite you to join me on this journey toward peace. Together, we’ll learn how to let God’s peace rule and not just exist our lives, even when life feels loud and demanding.

Father in the name of Jesus, teach us how to slow down and listen for Your voice. Help us to guard our hearts, set healthy boundaries, and trust You fully. Let Your peace rule in our minds, our choices, and our daily lives. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

😉✨I’d love to hear how you’re choosing peace in this season. If you’ve already been on this journey and have some hard-earned wisdom (or boundaries that changed everything), drop it in the comments below, because sharing peace tips is ministry too 😉✨