[7] Darst shared the story behind the song,[8] saying: I have found myself fighting fear and anxiety in different seasons of life and what I've learned is that it doesn't always just go away because I think my way out of it, but I can worship my way through it.

[9] Jonathan Andre of 365 Days of Inspiring Media gave a positive review of the song, saying "Writing and singing about peace when the world they knew was upside down is quite a wacky concept.

"[10] The official lyric video of "Peace Be Still" was published on Hope Darst's YouTube channel on February 7, 2020.

[12] The official audio video of the song showcasing the single's artwork was published on YouTube on February 24, 2020.

[13] The official performance video for the "Peace Be Still" was availed by Hope Darst on August 16, 2020, to YouTube.