PEACE IS A PROMISE

By: Symphony Burnell

I am leaving you with a gift —peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.

John 14:27 NLT


About a year ago, I had one of the worst school years of my life. I was struggling badly with anxiety and I really never knew how I could control it or fix my problem. I was afraid I would never get rid of it. I prayed every day for my week to get better. I learned to “let go and let God” because I knew that I couldn’t fight this battle alone. So I gave it all to God!

Two years ago, we sang a song at Easter called “Peace.” That song hit home and was so calming to my spirit that I felt at peace.

THERE'S A PEACE FAR BEYOND ALL UNDERSTANDING
MAY IT EVER SET MY HEART AT EASE
DARE ANXIETY COME, I'LL REMEMBER THAT PEACE IS A PROMISE YOU KEEP
PEACE IS A PROMISE YOU KEEP*

When I heard this song for the first time, it rushed over me like a flood—like a flood of Heaven. I felt from the experience I had in school, I became stronger and conquered my anxiety by releasing it to God. You are “more than a conqueror” (Romans 8:37) with God—just have faith and believe that He can do miracles in your life.

*Hillsong Young & Free. “Peace.” III (Live at Hillsong Conference), Sparrow, Hillsong Music, Capitol CMG, 2017.