Lasting inner peace feels harder to achieve than ever. The world constantly feeds us noise, making our minds race and our hearts carry silent stress. Peace is more than a feeling, it's a gift from God that can calm even our most chaotic souls. The peace we seek so badly can only be found in the presence of God. It isn't found in an escape or distraction. Here are five ways to refocus your heart on the peace that only our God almighty can give.
Before the day overwhelms you, invite God’s peace in. Say out loud, “Jesus, I receive Your peace today.” Read a calming verse like Isaiah 26:3. This sets the tone for your thoughts and helps you respond to stress instead of reacting to it.
We’re surrounded by constant input, social media, breaking news, and group chats that often stir anxiety more than peace. The Holy Focus app helps block out that noise by replacing distractions with Scripture, stillness, and guided prompts that lead you back to God’s calm presence.
Inner peace begins in the body. When your breath slows, your thoughts begin to follow. Practice breathing slowly while meditating on a verse like “Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10). Invite God into every exhale.
One of the biggest barriers to peace is control. We hold onto outcomes, people, and situations we were never meant to carry. Surrender them to God in prayer, daily if you have to. Say, “Lord, I release this into Your hands,” and truly mean it.
There came a point in my life where I was getting things done, but inside, I was falling apart. I realized I had confused busyness for purpose and tension for strength. It wasn’t until I started making space for silence, prayer, and breath that things changed. That’s when Holy Focus was born, not just to help with distractions, but to help people like me find peace again in God’s presence.
I've read a lot of articles on inner peace, but this one spoke to me in a deeper way. It didn't just offer mindfulness, but it also pointed me back to Jesus. For in Him, there is lasting peace. I'm ashamed to admit that I'm kind of addicted to social media so the app really helped. It helped quiet my racing thoughts and my itch to open all the apps I doom scroll on. It keeps my anxiety from creeping in again. It was worth it.
— Zev
Don’t wait until you crash to seek God’s peace. Schedule 2–3 mini-breaks in your day to pause and breathe. Step outside. Say a quick prayer. Listen to worship. Let these little moments become sacred resets that draw you back to center.
Focusing on inner peace is about inviting God into the middle of our realities. We don’t intend to escape it through quick fixes and surface-level calm. Jesus offers us peace that settles our spirits and reminds us that we are safe in His hands. The more we practice trust, surrender, and stillness, the more our hearts will begin to reflect His calm. We don’t need the perfect condtions to live with peace, we just need Him, our steady savior.
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I’ve read a lot of articles on inner peace, but this one spoke to me in a deeper way. It didn’t just offer mindfulness, but it also pointed me back to Jesus. For in Him, there is lasting peace. I’m ashamed to admit that I’m kind of addicted to social media so the app really helped. It helped quiet my racing thoughts and my itch to open all the apps I doom scroll on. It keeps my anxiety from creeping in again. It was worth it.