Rey Laygo

Have you ever lived a life and told yourself that it wasn’t serious? Let’s go with the flow, it’s all right, everything will be okay. It’s what they did in Ancient Jerusalem, a city on the brink. Prophets and leaders were proclaiming “Peace, peace!” It’s like a slogan on a bumper sticker. But as Jeremiah 6:14 (NIV) warns, “They dress the wound of my people as though it were not serious. ‘Peace, peace,’ they say, when there is no peace.” Does that sound familiar? We do it today, thinking that everything is all right. 

In our modern world, we often chase quick fixes and superficial solutions, scrolling through social media for feel-good quotes, binge-watch shows to escape reality, or rely on pills, quick therapies to numb the pain, you name it, they’re hundreds out there. I know I have done my share. But often these are man-made band-aids that can’t heal a broken bone of the “deeper issues”.

There is, however, a path to genuine peace that doesn’t rely on fleeting fixes, like positive affirmations or quick distractions.

True peace isn’t found in denying problems or pretending everything is fine. Instead, it’s about confronting the root cause: our separation from God due to sin. As the fallen declare they’ll be brought down when punished, we see that ignoring sin leads to unrest. But here’s the good news, God doesn’t leave us there. 

As it says in Romans 3:23-24 (NIV): “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”

Because sin creates a barrier, but God’s grace bridges it, offering real reconciliation.

In the Old Testament, this is where God’s grace kicks in. We find a beautiful assurance in Isaiah 57:18-21 (NLT): “I have seen what they do, but I will heal them anyway! I will lead them. I will comfort those who mourn, bringing words of praise to their lips. May they have abundant peace, both near and far,’ says the Lord, who heals them. ‘But those who still reject me are like the restless sea, which is never still but continually churns up mud and dirt. There is no peace for the wicked,’ says my God.”

God sees it all: All our messes we put ourselves into, our anxieties, our wounds that run deep, our failures, and He lovingly steps in with healing. That is not a hollow solution, but a very profound one. It’s God’s Forgiveness that heals a broken and contrite heart. He helps our wounded spirit to be restored with genuine peace. And it’s not about earning it, it’s about receiving it through his grace and mercy. This echoes Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV), a verse that’s been a lifeline for many: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

It is just like Peter when he tries to walk to Jesus. When the Storms of life crash within us, which they often do. He is there if we have FAITH in His Healing for us, in His Dreams for us, in His Kingdom He wants to impart In us. He is Emmanuel “God with Us”

Fast-forward to the New Testament, where Jesus Himself addresses our troubled hearts. In John 14:27 (NLT), He says, “I am leaving you with a gift, peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” Worry and fear are from a troubled heart. Jesus isn’t offering temporary relief with quick Band-Aid Fixes, He gives something more eternal that the world can’t replicate.

Think about Matthew 6:25-34 (NIV), where Jesus teaches, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear, Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” It’s a call to reprioritize our lives and put God First, and watch our fear and worry fade.

In essence, sin must be dealt with through God’s forgiveness. It is not to be entertained or taken lightly. God’s mercy can bring that authentic peace the world can’t give us. It’s like cleaning out the mud in our lives with the churning sea.

So what can we learn from Jesus and his very words? Don’t settle for fake peace that crumbles under pressure. Turn to the One who heals, forgives, and restores. Whether you’re facing a personal crisis or just the daily grind, remember: God’s peace is available, abundant, and transformative.

If you’re feeling that inner turmoil today, start with a simple prayer. Confess, receive forgiveness, and let His peace flood in. As Psalm 29:11 (NIV) affirms, “The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.”

Matthew 11:30 (ESV) “For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Thanks for reading!

RL

In moments of crisis, our first instinct is rarely to look for a miracle; it is to look for a way out. Imagine King Ahaz of Judah found himself in such a predicament, surrounded by enemies and paralyzed by fear. His world was shaking, and his heart was “shaken as the trees of the forest are shaken by the storm” (Isaiah 7:2 NLT). It is into this atmosphere of panic that God delivers one of the most profound promises in Scripture.

Isaiah 7:10–14 NLT “Later, the Lord sent this message to King Ahaz: “Ask the Lord your God for a sign of confirmation, Ahaz. Make it as difficult as you want—as high as heaven or as deep as the place of the dead.” But the king refused. “No,” he said, “I will not test the Lord like that.” Then Isaiah said, “Listen well, you royal family of David! Isn’t it enough to exhaust human patience? Must you exhaust the patience of my God as well? All right then, the Lord himself will give you the sign. Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God is with us’).”

This isn’t just a historical record of a king’s failure; it is an invitation to every person who feels overwhelmed by their circumstances. It reminds us that when our foundations are crumbling, God does not just offer us a temporary fix- He offers us a sign of His permanent presence. (God With Us)

Finding Hope in all The Noise

1. The Trap of Self-Reliance (The Refusal of Ahaz)

When God told Ahaz to ask for any sign “as deep as death or as high as heaven,” Ahaz refused under the guise of piety. He claimed he didn’t want to test the Lord, but the reality was far more cynical: he had already made a secret alliance with the King of Assyria.

We often do the same in your lives. Whether we face financial instability, health crisis or scares, breakdowns on all the chaos and noise we follow, we frequently mask our lack of faith with “practicality.” We stop asking God for intervention because we are too busy engineering our own solutions, stories and narratives. Isaiah 7 teaches us that hope begins when we stop trying to be our own saviors and making other people our saviors and acknowledge that we need a sign from above.

2. Grace When We Don’t Deserve It

What is most shocking about this passage is God’s response to Ahaz’s stubbornness. Even though the king rejected the invitation, God gave a sign anyway. He didn’t offer a sign of judgment or destruction; He offered a sign of salvation. That pivotal moment can change a lifetime or errors in our lives from the moment we believe and repent (change) and that he was born to die for us on the Cross.

“The Lord himself will give you the sign,” Isaiah proclaims. This is the heart of the Gospel: God’s grace is not dependent on our perfect faith. Even when we are hesitant, fearful, or distracted by our own plans, God is still committed to proving His faithfulness to us.

3. Immanuel: The Ultimate Answer to Fear

The sign God provides is a child born of a virgin, named Immanuel, which means “God with us.”

Matthew 1:18-23 NLT “This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant through the power of the Holy Spirit. Joseph, to whom she was engaged, was a righteous man and did not want to disgrace her publicly, so he decided to break the engagement quietly. As he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. “Joseph, son of David,” the angel said, “do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For the child within her was conceived by the Holy Spirit. And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” All of this occurred to fulfill the Lord’s message through his prophet: “Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means ‘God is with us.‘”

John 1:14 NLT “So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.”

In the immediate context, this was a promise that Judah would survive its enemies. But in the grander scope of history, it was the announcement of Jesus Christ. When our lives feel out of control, we often ask God to change our situation. However, God’s ultimate answer to our fear is be in His presence.

• He is not just “God above us” (he is not distant and judging you from above).
• He is not just “God for us” (he is not just cheering from the sidelines).
• He is Immanuel—God with us—in the middle of the fire, the storm, and the uncertainty, he will actively be working in our lives if we let him. Through the Holy Spirit just like in Joseph and Mary, he is with us.

Conclusion

If you feel shaken today, look toward the sign of the Savior. The birth of Immanuel proves that God does not abandon us in our crises, chaos or the noise we experience; He enters into them with us. Our hope doesn’t come from the shaking stopping, but from the realization that the One who holds the universe is standing right beside us. “Be in his Presence” and he will be in yours.

John 15:4 NLT “Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me.”

Thanks for reading!

RL

To all my conservative friends…

It’s both hilarious and deeply sad to watch the internet spiral down the rabbit hole of Erika Kirk, Turning Point USA, and her friends/family. People dissect every detail of her life — from her “evil eyes” when she told Candace to STOP on national television — to endless PSYOPs and conspiracy theories. Are we not entertained yet?  

Candace’s show is literally labeled “Educational and Entertainment” — the perfect cover for the “Grifters of the Internet World.” Podcasters like her turn us into drifters, just like Napoleon Hill warned in *Outwitting the Devil*, while the rest of us are trying to move forward and heal.

I understand you want answers about what happened — and you deserve them. But many are asking the wrong questions.  

This isn’t new. When Trump was elected in 2017, we already knew elites and predators (even PDFiles) run things. They existed in biblical times too — there’s nothing new under the sun (Ecclesiastes 1:9). Candace isn’t revealing fresh truth; she’s just skilled at building narratives with old text messages from Charlie, profiting from the chaos with zero remorse.  

You don’t need 100 podcasts full of “receipts” to see her character — her behavior and actions tell the whole story.  

And Charlie’s legacy? His family? She couldn’t care less.

I discern this whole drama through two key Scriptures:

Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT) 

“But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!”

James 4:1-3 (NLT)  

“What is causing the quarrels and fights among you? Don’t they come from the evil desires at war within you? You want what you don’t have, so you scheme and kill to get it. You are jealous of what others have, but you can’t get it, so you fight and wage war to take it away from them. Yet you don’t have what you want because you don’t ask God for it. And even when you ask, you don’t get it because your motives are all wrong—you want only what will give you pleasure.”

Bottom line:

Candace Owens is a schemer with a long history of scheming. She’s now a full-blown narcissist operating in the Jezebel spirit — not through seduction of the body, but through manipulative words that infect our churches and Christian beliefs. Be careful who you listen to; many profit by keeping us broken.

Only you can decide who’s truly bearing good fruit: Erika Kirk or Candace Owens. I care about your mental and spiritual health — that’s why I’m saying this. If you want to unfriend me, no hard feelings.

If I’m wrong, then I’m also wrong about the fruits of the Holy Spirit.

Enjoy your Christ-Mass with family and friends.  

The Best Is Yet To Come, and Christ Is King. ✝️

Gregorian chant for hope and peace, offering calm and spiritual refuge through sacred Latin prayer and gentle 432Hz resonance. Life can bring uncertainty, weariness, and moments where faith feels distant or fragile. Doubt, noise, and the weight of the world often press heavily on the heart.