Peace is the Key

By: Gabriela Yareliz

As I’ve expanded my learning in biohacking and self-experimentation for health, one thing has become a highlight. I have realized that for many health goals, whether it is lowering glucose, lowering stress, burning fat and/or balancing hormones, most of these things start with a question– “How can I make my body feel safe enough…?”

Often times, we don’t reach the milestones we propose for ourselves until we answer this question. The body and mind connection are an interesting thing. When was the last time you asked yourself this?

What is interesting is that I don’t think we are created to live safe lives, circumstantially speaking. No one in scripture lived in a safety bubble. Nothing is guaranteed in life. Life is pretty wild, chaotic and tragic. I mean, look around you. With things constantly spiraling into chaos and conflict– who feels safe? It becomes evident that safety and peace must be reached despite and independent of the circumstances.

In these strange times where people are behaving absolutely demonically (there is no other way to describe the evil we see and sense around us on the daily), I truly believe we need to pray more.

Prayer, while it doesn’t promise safety, it does guarantee resolve, wisdom, relationship, identity, resilience and the presence of the Almighty God. There is more power in these than in illusive “safety.”

God promises to “keep in perfect peace” he or she whose mind is focused and steadfast on Him. (Isaiah 26:3)

As we near tumultuous times where things will become more uncertain and volatile, we should be seeking healing. Only healed people can offer the world something better. God offers us wholeness and restoration. (1 Thess. 5:23) We must draw near to God, and He will come near to us. (James 4:8). We must purify our minds and remember that the world is a spiritual battle of good and evil. (Ephesians 6:12) Both defined by God, not our own opinions.

May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Thess. 5:23