July 21 – The Gift of Peace

Cristi steps up for another solo episode today (I know, what were we thinking??), and she doesn't shy away from where peace actually gets tested — inside a former marriage marked by broken promises and a chaos she couldn't control no matter how hard she tried. From there, the episode turns practical: peace isn't something that arrives once life calms down, it's something built by learning to control only yourself and surrendering the rest. Leaning on Philippians 4:6-7's promise of a peace that "surpasses all understanding," Cristi makes the case that talking honestly to yourself — encouraging instead of spiraling — is one of the most underrated spiritual disciplines there is. The stone for today: Peace is a gift that grows as I learn to surrender. Read today's full Daily Ripple at www.dailyripples.com — and we'd love to hear from you. Reach out any time at [email protected]. Peace and surrender | letting go of control | healing after hard marriages | Christian recovery | 12-step faith | anxiety and trust | Philippians 4 | sobriety devotional | faith and freedom | addiction recovery Daily Ripples is a daily devotional reflection connecting recovery principles with the life of faith. New episodes every day at dailyripples.com.