Most people think peace comes when life finally calms down. But Paul (writing from prison) says God offers a different kind of peace: one that holds steady even in the middle of chaos.

In Philippians 4, he gives four practical moves any of us can try:

• Rejoice on purpose. Not because everything’s great, but because God’s always good.

• Lead with gentleness. It’s like pouring water on a fire instead of gasoline.

• Pray about everything. Big or small, with a thankful mindset.

• Fill your head with the right stuff. What you think about shapes the peace you feel.

If a man facing prison, pain, or near-death experiences can live with deep calm, maybe we can too. God’s peace isn’t something you earn—it’s something you receive when you’re open to Him.