As March flies by, my focus has been on Isaiah 26:3–4:

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.
Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.”

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been really adamant about learning, reflecting on, and memorizing these verses. They have become such an important reminder for me during this season of preparing for the mission field and stepping into the next chapter God is calling me to.

If I’m being honest, my faith has had some ups and downs since I said yes to this next season of my life. There have been moments of excitement and deep peace, but also moments where doubt or worry creeps in. Sometimes I wonder if I’m doing enough, growing enough, or preparing enough.

But through prayer and time in God’s Word, the Lord has been gently reminding me of something so important. He continues to tell me that what truly matters is staying connected to Him.

I’m learning that connection with God doesn’t come from having everything figured out. It comes from spending time with Him, whether that is through prayer, His Word, or the conviction of His Spirit in my heart. Recently, I’ve been trying to slow down when I read Scripture. I want to immerse myself in it, pray over it, and simply sit in God’s presence. Every time I go to read my Bible, I ask Him to draw near and teach me more about Him. I’m also learning that it’s okay if I don’t understand every word right away. God still speaks through His Word as we seek Him.

That’s one reason Isaiah 26:3–4 has been so meaningful to me right now. These verses remind me that peace doesn’t come from knowing everything and having perfect faith. Instead, it comes from fixing our minds on the Lord and trusting Him. When my thoughts drift toward worry, comparison, or the pressures of this world, God calls me to shift my focus back to Him. He is the one who holds everything together, and He is the one we can rely on completely.

As we also begin to reflect on Easter in the upcoming weeks, my heart has been turning toward the incredible gift we have through Jesus. Jesus, our Savior and Suffering Servant, willingly went to the cross for us. Through His sacrifice, we are saved not by our own efforts or good works, but by God’s grace, mercy, and overwhelming love.

This truth is beautifully captured in Romans 10:9–10:

“If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved."

What an incredible promise. Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose again three days later. Because of that victory, we have the gift of salvation and the hope of eternal life. Even now, Jesus intercedes for us at the right hand of our loving and gracious Father.

When I start to feel like what I do isn’t enough, I’m reminded of the truth that our salvation was never meant to depend on us being enough. We were born sinners, and couldn't possibly change that fact without Jesus's saving power. It rests entirely on what Jesus has already done.

As I continue preparing for this mission journey, my prayer is simply that I would keep my eyes fixed on the Lord. That my thoughts would return again and again to Him. That I would trust Him more deeply each day.

Because the promise from Isaiah 26:3-4 is still true today, that when we keep our minds on Him and trust in Him, He gives perfect peace.

Thank you so much for continuing to pray for me during this season. Your support, encouragement, and prayers mean more than I can express. Please continue praying that I would remain rooted in God’s Word, sensitive to His Spirit, and confident in His faithfulness as this journey unfolds.