During the Advent season, we often see the word 'peace' displayed everywhere—on decorations, greeting cards, and hand towels—yet many of us struggle to actually feel peace in our hearts. This message confronts a profound paradox: scripture promises us peace through Christ, calling Him the 'Prince of Peace' and declaring 'peace on earth,' yet anxiety, fear, and panic attacks seem to be the norm in our 21st-century lives. Drawing from Isaiah 26:3, we discover that God promises 'perfect peace'—shalom, shalom in Hebrew—to all whose minds are steadfastly fixed on Him. This isn't just any peace; it's an amplified, unbroken peace that encompasses complete well-being both inwardly and outwardly. The key insight is revolutionary: peace isn't found in the absence of problems but in the presence of God. When we face financial struggles, relationship breakdowns, or overwhelming circumstances, our natural instinct is to lean on our own understanding and try to control the situation. But Proverbs 3:5-6 redirects us: we must trust in the Lord with all our hearts and not lean on our own understanding. The peace we desperately seek comes not through control but through surrender—acknowledging Him in all our ways and allowing Him to direct our paths. If we're experiencing anxiety and worry, it's a warning sign that our thoughts aren't fixed on Christ but on our own limited wisdom.