“He makes me lie down in green pastures…” (Psalm 23:2)
In my last blog post, I shared what burnout looked like for me- the overwhelm, the guilt, the breaking point I didn’t see coming. I came face to face with the reality that I couldn’t keep going like that. But here’s the thing: burnout isn’t the end of the story. After the breaking point comes the question: how do I hold peace in a life that is still chaotic, noisy, and overflowing with responsibility? That’s the season I’m in now. Today, I want to share what’s helping me find peace in the middle of the mess. Because the truth is, peace isn’t just going to appear. Peace is a promise I must seek, stand for, and surrender to every day.
What Life Looks Like Now
Life now isn’t the calm, quiet place I believed it would be after burnout. Recently, I found myself sitting at the kitchen table- Bible open, coffee in hand- while my kids were playing nearby. The beds hadn’t been made, and dishes were piling up, but I didn’t feel rushed to handle it right then. A year ago, I would have pushed myself to tackle every task. But instead, I paused, took a breath, and remained at peace, even when everything felt unfinished.
I am busy but intentional, imperfect but extending grace to myself and others, and leaning into the lessons this season is teaching me. Each day, I’m learning to walk in wisdom, making choices that honor my peace even when life demands everything else. I’m not doing life perfectly, but I’m learning to do it differently- finding peace not in perfection but in the chaos.
Quiet Shifts, Deep Change
The changes I’m making aren’t loud or dramatic. They’re quiet shifts- like pausing to sip my coffee without guilt, intentionally sitting with my Bible instead of diving straight into my to-do list, or letting the dishes pile up a little longer so I can be fully present with my son while he plays. Some days, peace comes in the form of a quiet drive or the grace of resting without needing to earn it. These are the small, easy-overlooked decisions that are slowly reshaping the way I live.
I would have pushed through this time last year, believing I had to carry it all, prove my worth, or keep pace with everyone else. But now I see- these quiet shifts are the deep change. They’re teaching me to protect my peace, create space for joy, and live in the life I have, not the one I’m chasing. I’m learning that my strength isn’t in my hustle- it’s in my surrender. The shifts are small, but it’s the small shifts that are holding me together.
What I Want You To Know
If you’re in a season where life feels loud, unfinished, or overwhelming, I want you to know you don’t have to push yourself to find peace. You don’t have to earn rest or prove your worth by how much you can carry. Sometimes the deepest healing comes through the smallest shifts: choosing to sit, breathe, and leave a few things undone.
I used to think I had to fix everything to feel settled. I’m learning peace isn’t waiting on the other side of a completed to-do list. Peace is available here, right in the middle of the mess, if I let go and allow God to carry what I can’t.
I’m still growing. I’m still figuring it out. But these small steps, quiet shifts, and honest surrender are the things that keep me anchored in peace in this season. And if I can experience that, you can too.
Here Is My Invitation To You
Start small! Take one quiet step toward peace today. It could be as simple as pausing for a deep breath, letting the dishes wait, sitting with your coffee a little longer, or choosing rest without guilt. You don’t have to overhaul your life- all you need to do is make room for one small shift at a time.
Peace is not found by chasing but by simply being. It’s something you can choose, right where you are. And you don’t have to do it perfectly. All it takes is starting.