Intro: Isolation, monotony, and the extra demands that come with COVID-19 have left many of us feeling worn out. While there’s more stress, many of our usual outlets for stress relief are gone. And so much of our lives is beyond our control. We can’t control the arrival of the vaccines, the extent of the restrictions or when life will return to normal. But there are things that we can do to ease our stress. Writing while chained to a Roman guard and knowing that the people to whom he wrote might soon face the same kind of persecution, Paul explained how they could experience the peace of God. His words have given people peace ever since. Three lessons stand out.