Dr. Tan Tek Seng

DAILY REFLECTION

25 March 2026

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." Isaiah 26:3

My years of service in both Service Organisations and Marketplace Ministries have been a deeply formative journey—one marked by spiritual growth, humbling lessons, and a steadily deepening faith. Through seasons of both trial and triumph, I have come to realise that true wisdom and lasting peace are not the result of human effort alone, but the fruit of trusting in God’s sovereign guidance.

Life’s storms—betrayals, losses, doubts, and fears—have a way of shaking us to our core. Yet it is often in these very moments of instability that we are invited to anchor our trust beyond ourselves. When we do, we begin to experience a peace that is not dependent on circumstances, but rooted in God’s unchanging nature. This peace has sustained me and strengthened my calling to serve, reminding me that God alone is the source of perfect peace.

Through years of listening and walking alongside others, I have also learned that trust does not come easily. It is often fragile at the beginning. But when nurtured with patience and tested through trials, it grows stronger and more resilient. Such trust produces a deep, steady peace that rises above external chaos and anchors the soul in quiet assurance.

This truth became especially real during times of crisis, even within the demanding environment of the seminary. In those moments, it was not my strength or understanding that carried me through, but a conscious reliance on God that illuminated the path forward.

Isaiah 26:3 reminds us that true peace is not found in control, achievement, or worldly security, but in a steadfast trust in God. When our minds are fixed on Him, we are sustained by a peace that remains unshaken, regardless of circumstances.

“Faith in people is fragile—faith in God is forever.”