Peace in an uncertain world

Life is though. The world is changing every day, it has evolved so much since I was a little girl, and sometimes I wonder what it will be when I get much older. I remember my grandmother talking about how things had changed since the 1930's. It can be scary. We are not sure of what will happen, how life will be for our children, how we will get by in such an uncertain world. Many live in fear of tomorrow, fear of harm, death, economic stress, job loss, diseases, terror attacks etc. The world is so uncertain but one certain fact is that God loves you and assures you of His peace. Do not be afraid, God’s word says in Isaiah 35:4 - encourage those who are afraid. Tell them, “Be strong, and fear not, for your God is coming to destroy your enemies. He is coming to save you.”

Do not be worried about what is going on around you. Look at Jesus. Do not focus on your problems, do not let fear rule, focus on Jesus. God assures us that He will give us peace. In a world of trouble, stress and pain Jesus says He will give us peace.

John 14:27(NIV) ‘Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid’

Do not be afraid. Do not let anyone or anything steal your peace and your joy. Do not stay upset with the issues around you. The bible assures us that God has left His peace with us. But we have a role to play in experiencing this peace and that is not letting our hearts be troubled. Let us not allow fear and worry take the best part of our lives. Tell yourself that you are not going to live in fear. When you have God’s peace in your heart, you stay on top of your circumstances. God will take care of you. No matter the situation God has your answer. He loves you and will make a way. We all feel fear, but we must keep going forward, taking steps of faith.