Applied Pastoral Reformed Theology

Testing Peace and Rest: Where Authenticity Takes Root Peace is a strange thing when you first find it. It feels almost too good, like something you didn’t earn or don’t quite trust yet. It sneaks in quietly as you start peeling back the layers, discovering who you are underneath everything the world told you to be. And then, out of nowhere, your mind goes: Wait, is this okay? I’ve never been here before. What if it’s not real? That moment when you’re tempted to question the peace you’ve found isn’t a sign you’re failing. It’s a sign you’re waking up. Testing peace isn’t about rejecting it; it’s about making sure it’s real. Because true peace doesn’t just happen on the surface, it takes root deep in your core, where it can’t be shaken by fear, pressure, or noise. Why Testing Peace Matters Think of peace as something alive, like a seed that starts small but can grow into something unshakable if you give it the right care. Testing it doesn’t mean you don’t trust it; it’s how you strengthen it. Testin