From Edie: Discover how Christian writers, speakers, and leaders can anchor in God’s peace to communicate hope and clarity when the world feels unsteady.
How Christian Communicators Can Speak From Peace in a Shaking World
by Kennita (Kay) Williams
There are moments when the world feels unsteady beneath our feet. The news cycle churns with tragedy, voices of influence rise and fall, and grief leaves us searching for stability. Recently, I found myself unsettled by the unrest that seems to press in from every direction. As a leader, communicator, and believer, I felt the weight of needing to steady others while I was still seeking balance myself.
Maybe you’ve felt it too, the tension of trying to write, speak, or minister with clarity while your own spirit feels rattled.
In moments like these, I return to the words of Jesus in John 14:27: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
Jesus spoke this to His disciples just before His crucifixion. They were anxious, confused, and bracing for uncertainty. Yet, His message wasn’t about avoiding trouble, it was about finding peace in the midst of it.
That’s the message I believe we, as Christian communicators, need to carry into this season.
Personal Unrest, Personal Encounter
I’ll be honest. In my own quiet moments, I’ve felt the turbulence in my soul. The unrest in our nation, the grief of loss, and the noise of conflicting voices sometimes swirl together into a storm.
But here’s what God reminded me: At the end of God’s hand is peace. If I find I don’t have peace, it’s a signal that I need to reach for His hand again.
This truth steadied me. And it’s what I believe we, as writers, podcasters, speakers, and leaders, are called to model for others. We don’t communicate from a place of perfection. We communicate from the anchor of God’s presence.
Why Peace Matters for Communicators
Our words carry weight. What we write, speak, or record doesn’t just inform, it FORMS. It shapes perspective, offers hope, and sometimes stirs hearts toward faith.
When people are looking for guidance, they don’t just need polished words. They need to sense the peace of God flowing through us. That’s why peace isn’t optional for communicators of the Gospel. It’s essential.
Philippians 4:7 reminds us, “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Notice the imagery: God’s peace acts like a guard standing watch over our hearts and minds. As communicators, that guarding is what allows us to speak from a place of calm instead of chaos.
The Reality: Leaders Come and Go
This past season has reminded us all too clearly: leaders, influencers, and public voices will rise and fall. Some inspire deeply, others disappoint, and some leave this earth unexpectedly.
If our confidence is rooted in people, we’ll always be shaken. But Hebrews 13:8 declares, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”
Our calling as Christian communicators is to continually point people back to the One who stays steady when everything else shifts.
Practical Ways to Seek Peace
So how do we as communicators, live this out? Here are a few practices that have helped me:
1. Pause before you pour out.
Before I write a word or record a podcast, I pause. I take a breath and pray, “Lord, let me write from Your peace, not from my pressure.”
2. Anchor in Scripture.
When my thoughts scatter, I open to passages like John 14:27, Philippians 4:7, or Deuteronomy 31:6 (“The Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you”). Reading aloud reminds me of His steady presence.
3. Be honest in your communication.
Peace doesn’t mean pretending everything is fine. Share your own struggle and then share how God steadies you. That authenticity invites others to seek His peace too.
Encouraging Others to Seek God’s Hand
At the end of the day, this isn’t just about our own calm. As communicators, our words are bridges. They invite others to take God’s hand for themselves.
Think about the ripple effect: a devotional you write, a podcast you record, or a message you preach might be the very lifeline someone needs in a moment of turmoil. If your words carry the peace of Christ, they can anchor someone else’s soul.
That’s why I always return to this reminder: At the end of God’s hand is peace. If you or those you lead don’t have peace, it’s time to seek His hand again.
Closing Encouragement
Jesus never promised us a life free of trouble. In fact, He said in John 16:33: “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
As Christian communicators, we are called to echo that hope. To let our words be steady when the world is shaking. To let our stories carry His presence. And to remind people that peace is not found in the absence of conflict, but in the presence of Christ.
So today, let’s reach for His hand. Let’s write, speak, and lead from the peace that only He can give. And let’s encourage others to do the same.
Because at the end of God’s hand is peace, and that’s exactly what the world needs most right now.
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