Faith Over Chaos

When I started Faith Over Chaos, I wanted to remind us all that faith isn’t just for the quiet, candlelit moments when everything feels serene, secure and let’s be real just going my way. Faith is also for the messy, noisy, chaotic seasons when life is throwing you lemons and forgets to hand you the water for lemonade.

Chaos is real. Trouble is real. And sometimes, trouble doesn’t just knock once—it sets up camp in your living room, eats your snacks, and leaves dirty dishes in the sink. That’s when faith has to show up, not as a polite guest, but as the anchor that keeps us from drifting into despair.

It reminds me of parenting. You know those moments when you repeat yourself to your kids? Sometimes it’s because they’re not listening (shocking, I know). Other times it’s because you really want them to get the message. “Don’t touch the stove.” “Brush your teeth.” “Stop eating the dogs food.” (Yes, that one was real in my house. Don’t ask.)

We repeat ourselves because the message matters. And Jesus did the same thing with His disciples, repeating truth until it stuck. He knew chaos was coming, so He repeated Himself like a loving parent who sees the storm before the kids do.

1. Trust (John 14:1)

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.”

This is the starting point. Jesus says, “Trust Me.” Before peace, before victory, there has to be trust. It’s like telling your kids, “I know you don’t understand why I’m saying this, but trust me—you’ll thank me later.” Faith begins with leaning into His character even when the chaos doesn’t make sense.

But Jesus doesn’t stop at trust. He knows trust alone can feel shaky when chaos is loud, so He takes it further—He offers peace.

2. Peace (John 14:27)

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you… Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

Here Jesus upgrades the reassurance. Not only does He say “trust Me,” He hands us His peace like a gift bag at the end of the world’s hardest party. And it’s not the flimsy peace the world offers—like “like taking bubble bath and hope your problems disappear.” Or dive head long into your work because that’s where home chaos departs for 8hrs (just throwing some extra personal touch there). His peace is deeper, stronger, and stubborn enough to stand in the middle of chaos.

And just when you think peace is enough, Jesus raises the stakes. He doesn’t just calm the storm—He declares victory over it.

3. Victory (John 16:33)

“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Finally, Jesus goes full mic-drop. Trouble is guaranteed, but victory is already secured. It’s like telling your kids, “Yes, the stove is hot, yes, you’ll probably touch it, but I’ve already stocked the Band-Aids and ice cream.” Chaos doesn’t get the last word—Jesus does

It’s not random—it’s a pattern. Trust leads to peace, and peace leads to victory.

Do you see it? Trust,  Peace, Victory.

• Trouble repeats itself, so Jesus repeats Himself.
• He doesn’t nag; He nurtures.
• He doesn’t minimize chaos; He speaks louder than it.

And let’s be honest—sometimes we need the reminder more than once. I mean, how many times have you heard “God’s got this” and thought, “Sure, but does He really have this? Because this looks like a dumpster fire with a side of chaos chips.”

That’s where faith comes in. Faith is not pretending the chaos isn’t real. Faith is trusting the One who keeps repeating Himself until it finally sinks in: Do not be troubled. Take heart. I have overcome.

So the next time chaos circles back—whether it’s the same old trouble or a brand-new flavor—remember that Jesus is already repeating His promises over you. Jesus doesn’t repeat Himself because we’re slow learners. He repeats Himself because chaos is relentless—and His promises are louder.

Helping you find peace in the garden again— where victory is already planted.

If Jesus repeats Himself because the message matters, maybe it’s worth repeating in our hearts too. Here are a few questions to help you listen louder than the noise.

1. What part of your current chaos feels hardest to trust God with?
2. If Jesus whispered “Trust Me” right now, what would you want Him to explain first?
3. What’s one thing you can release today to make room for His peace?
4. What trouble keeps repeating itself in your life—and what truth do you need to repeat louder?
5. What does “take heart” mean to you in this season?