5 Tips for Moving from Stress to Rest

Are you longing to move from stress to rest but not sure where to start? You’re not alone. We live in a world that demands more than we can give—and it often leaves us exhausted, anxious, and empty. But Jesus offers something different. In this article, discover five simple steps that can open your heart to God’s peace and help you walk in the rest your soul desperately needs.

 

Everyone longs for peace—but many don’t know where to find it. We chase calm through control, strive for rest through productivity, and try to silence anxiety with distractions. But true peace isn’t something we earn or engineer…

True peace is found in a Person—not performance.

The peace Jesus offers isn’t about perfect plans or affirmation. It doesn’t depend on finding a way to do more or holding it all together. The Bible calls it:

“Peace that surpasses understanding” (Philippians 4:7).

And here’s the good news: You don’t have to wait until Heaven to know that peace. Jesus purchased it for you at the cross to experience in this life on earth—and you don’t have to earn it.

Where We Search for Peace—but Come Up Empty

We all long for peace—but too often, we chase it in ways that quietly drain us.

• We strive to prove ourselves by doing more, saying yes to everyone, and pushing through exhaustion in hopes that performance will lead to peace.
• We try to control everything, thinking if we just organize, fix, or perfect our lives, rest will naturally follow.
• We retreat or numb out—turning to scrolling, binge-watching, overwork, food, or other distractions—trying to escape the noise in our souls.
• We wear the pressure of being everything to everyone, feeling squeezed by expectations from every direction.

These paths promise peace and purpose but rarely deliver. True peace doesn’t come from escaping the chaos … it comes from inviting Jesus into it.

5 Tips for Moving from Stress to Rest

If you’re ready to begin moving from stress to rest, these five simple steps can open your heart to real, lasting peace.

1. Be Still Before God

Make time every day to be alone with God. In a noisy, chaotic world, this space of stillness helps calm your heart and tune in to His voice.

“Be still and know that I am God.”
— Psalm 46:10

2. Guard Your Mind

Your heart can’t rest when your thoughts are in turmoil. Shut the door on fear, guilt, and negativity. Fill your mind with truth instead.

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
— Romans 12:2

3. Choose a Rest-Filled Rhythm

Not every demand deserves your “yes.” Be intentional with your time. Build a schedule that strengthens your faith and restores your soul.

“Walk circumspectly … redeeming the time, because the days are evil.”  
— Ephesians 5:15–16

4. Know Your Limits

Stress builds when we carry more than we were meant to bear. God didn’t create you to do it all. Rest is part of His design.

“Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
— Matthew 11:28

5. Give Thanks for His Peace

Even before the breakthrough comes, choose gratitude. Thank God for His peace and let it rule in your heart.

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts … and be thankful.”
— Colossians 3:15

The Real Source of Peace

These five steps are powerful—but they all point to one greater truth: peace is a Person. Without Jesus, any peace we find will be temporary at best. But when you accept Him into your life, everything changes.

Jesus doesn’t just offer peace. He is peace.

And when you receive Him, you gain access to an intimate relationship with the Father—one that calms fears, stills storms, and fills you with unshakable rest.

A Simple Prayer

Lord, I’m tired of trying to carry everything on my own. I need Your peace. I believe that Jesus died for me and rose again so I could be set free from fear, sin, and anxiety. Please come into my life, fill me with Your presence, and teach me how to walk in Your peace. I surrender my stress and receive Your rest. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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