The pressures of this present-day world can almost be unbearable at times. The price of groceries, energy costs, medical costs, you name it, are out of control. And if we don’t learn to deal with the pressures of this world properly, we see many have turned to alcohol, drugs and yes even pornography and even Trump derangement syndrome because life has become so unbearable.
We need to learn to peace of mind that Christ promised. John 14:27. Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give it to you. Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it fear. (A Faithful Version)
Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. But notice what the verse before has to say, Verse 6 Do not be anxious about anything; but by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God in everything; (A Faithful Version) As we learn to apply this principle and develop our prayer life we are taught by God not to worry, but to bring our worries to Him. And the peace of Christ will guard our hearts and minds.
The inner tensions and frustrations of life can build up until we burn out and look for the physical highs of life. This is why we must go about it God’s way.
You begin to find more peace in a troubled world when you face up to the fact that you are your biggest enemy, not the world. It is then that we see the need ever more to seek God diligently in prayer and Bible-Study, and the Holy Spirit will apply the crucifying power of the Cross to our Adamic nature, thus freeing us to serve God with the new nature of Christ. This is why Paul says in Galatians 6:14. But as for me, MAY IT NEVER BE that I boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through Whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. (A Faithful Version)
But all too often we want to blame our troubles on everyone else. But this often gets us into the scapegoat mentality, and then we avoid the real problem. Our battle is mental more than environmental. We must acknowledge our lack of peace before we can seek God to receive it. Before that there is too much confidence in ourselves. Has anybody been there? And we don’t seek God sufficiently to have the new life in Christ to deal with a sick and dying world that we live in each day.
Many come home from the frantic pace of the rat race, Before I retired, I would come home many times from work and ask my wife to give me time to come down before I would have a conversation with her. The pressures of the day would sometimes push a person to the edge. We may need a quiet place to meditate and ask God to take the pressures away so we can find true peace in Him.
We have to find ways to calm the electrical storms in our minds, Try takes a walk each day after work and let nature bring you back to God. And no, I am not talking New Age or tree hugging. Look at the beauty God has put around us.
Many long to escape from the shackles of the slavery of this world but honestly think they have no choice but to remain in it. But without examining what we are doing and what our true needs are, we slavishly follow a system that will keep us in spiritual chains.
Many work franticly all year long looking for a two-week vacation or looking forward to when they can retire, or the kids are grown up, the house is paid off, etc. And in the meantime, they just exist through life. We need to learn to take that “vacation” daily as we seek God’s peace, this is the only way we will make it brethren.
Prayer, quiet time, a walk after work, all these can add to our enjoyment of life, and help us deal with the pressures of this world and give us true peace.
When God tells us in 2 Corinthians 6:17. Therefore, come out from the midst of them and be separate,” says the Lord, “and touch not the unclean, and I will receive you; (A Faithful Version) He means that we are not to get caught up in this worlds attitudes and ways of doing things. Common sense tells us we still have to remain here physically. But the way God takes us out of this world is by giving us His thoughts and ways od thinking while we remain in this world. That way we don’t get caught up in the world’s attitudes but remain in His peace.
As we all can see, we don’t live in a Utopian society free from stress and anxiety. The world is going to constantly throw things at us; no sooner than we get through one trial there is another one nipping at our heals. Notice what Jesus said John 16:33. These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you shall have tribulation. But be courageous! I have overcome the world.” (A Faithful Version)
Jesus promise is that if we learn to seek Him diligently, He will keep us at peace amid the stress and anxiety of this world. There is plenty of trouble and fear to go around with the current situation in this nation and the wars going on around the world. And the Bible tells us a time of “Jacob’s trouble” that is to come on our nation will be nothing the world has ever seen.
The days ahead will not get any easier. And many believers are sitting on the fence with one hand on God and the other on the world. And as the stiff winds of tribulation grow stronger and stronger we will be forced to decide, God or this world.
We need to learn to make a true commitment, to take a stand. More and more matters will come to the forefront to test our resolve and our faith as the end of the age draws near. Scripture talks of it being a time of refinement. But the more we learn to go to God and make Him the backbone of our faith and trust, then we will not only endure the chaos and pressures of everyday life, but we will have HIS PEACE to handle all the trouble that is coming on this world. Can we see the storm clouds on the horizon forming?
Galatians 5:22. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faith, 23. Meekness, self-control; against such things there is no law. (A Faithful Version)
Through His peace we will endure. Let us learn to trust God with every fiber of our being, this is the only thing that will bring us through the storms that are coming.
Your brother in Christ,
Ron
Finding Peace in a Godless Society – Ron Volk
April 23, 2026 by Shirley Gohner • Uncategorized 0 Comments
The pressures of this present-day world can almost be unbearable at times. The price of groceries, energy costs, medical costs, you name it, are out of control. And if we don’t learn to deal with the pressures of this world properly, we see many have turned to alcohol, drugs and yes even pornography and even Trump derangement syndrome because life has become so unbearable.
We need to learn to peace of mind that Christ promised. John 14:27. Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give it to you. Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it fear. (A Faithful Version)
Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. But notice what the verse before has to say, Verse 6 Do not be anxious about anything; but by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God in everything; (A Faithful Version) As we learn to apply this principle and develop our prayer life we are taught by God not to worry, but to bring our worries to Him. And the peace of Christ will guard our hearts and minds.
The inner tensions and frustrations of life can build up until we burn out and look for the physical highs of life. This is why we must go about it God’s way.
You begin to find more peace in a troubled world when you face up to the fact that you are your biggest enemy, not the world. It is then that we see the need ever more to seek God diligently in prayer and Bible-Study, and the Holy Spirit will apply the crucifying power of the Cross to our Adamic nature, thus freeing us to serve God with the new nature of Christ. This is why Paul says in Galatians 6:14. But as for me, MAY IT NEVER BE that I boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through Whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. (A Faithful Version)
But all too often we want to blame our troubles on everyone else. But this often gets us into the scapegoat mentality, and then we avoid the real problem. Our battle is mental more than environmental. We must acknowledge our lack of peace before we can seek God to receive it. Before that there is too much confidence in ourselves. Has anybody been there? And we don’t seek God sufficiently to have the new life in Christ to deal with a sick and dying world that we live in each day.
Many come home from the frantic pace of the rat race, Before I retired, I would come home many times from work and ask my wife to give me time to come down before I would have a conversation with her. The pressures of the day would sometimes push a person to the edge. We may need a quiet place to meditate and ask God to take the pressures away so we can find true peace in Him.
We have to find ways to calm the electrical storms in our minds, Try takes a walk each day after work and let nature bring you back to God. And no, I am not talking New Age or tree hugging. Look at the beauty God has put around us.
Many long to escape from the shackles of the slavery of this world but honestly think they have no choice but to remain in it. But without examining what we are doing and what our true needs are, we slavishly follow a system that will keep us in spiritual chains.
Many work franticly all year long looking for a two-week vacation or looking forward to when they can retire, or the kids are grown up, the house is paid off, etc. And in the meantime, they just exist through life. We need to learn to take that “vacation” daily as we seek God’s peace, this is the only way we will make it brethren.
Prayer, quiet time, a walk after work, all these can add to our enjoyment of life, and help us deal with the pressures of this world and give us true peace.
When God tells us in 2 Corinthians 6:17. Therefore, come out from the midst of them and be separate,” says the Lord, “and touch not the unclean, and I will receive you; (A Faithful Version) He means that we are not to get caught up in this worlds attitudes and ways of doing things. Common sense tells us we still have to remain here physically. But the way God takes us out of this world is by giving us His thoughts and ways od thinking while we remain in this world. That way we don’t get caught up in the world’s attitudes but remain in His peace.
As we all can see, we don’t live in a Utopian society free from stress and anxiety. The world is going to constantly throw things at us; no sooner than we get through one trial there is another one nipping at our heals. Notice what Jesus said John 16:33. These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you shall have tribulation. But be courageous! I have overcome the world.” (A Faithful Version)
Jesus promise is that if we learn to seek Him diligently, He will keep us at peace amid the stress and anxiety of this world. There is plenty of trouble and fear to go around with the current situation in this nation and the wars going on around the world. And the Bible tells us a time of “Jacob’s trouble” that is to come on our nation will be nothing the world has ever seen.
The days ahead will not get any easier. And many believers are sitting on the fence with one hand on God and the other on the world. And as the stiff winds of tribulation grow stronger and stronger we will be forced to decide, God or this world.
We need to learn to make a true commitment, to take a stand. More and more matters will come to the forefront to test our resolve and our faith as the end of the age draws near. Scripture talks of it being a time of refinement. But the more we learn to go to God and make Him the backbone of our faith and trust, then we will not only endure the chaos and pressures of everyday life, but we will have HIS PEACE to handle all the trouble that is coming on this world. Can we see the storm clouds on the horizon forming?
Galatians 5:22. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faith, 23. Meekness, self-control; against such things there is no law. (A Faithful Version)
Through His peace we will endure. Let us learn to trust God with every fiber of our being, this is the only thing that will bring us through the storms that are coming.
Your brother in Christ,
Ron