We must be aggressive about pursing God's peace. It is not the peace the "world gives", but God's own peace (John 14:27). This means that, even though God may not remove us from life's difficulties, He does encircle us in His peace that centers us in spite of what we are experiencing.

Have you ever taken on the issues of others thinking it's your responsibility to resolve their problems when all God asked you to do was to pray for and encourage them? I have, and doing that caused me stress, anxiety and many sleepless nights. What God really wants us to do is move out of the way so He can do what He needs to do.