We are living in perilous times.... and it's very hard to not worry if you keep up with the news. Every day it's something new and huge. And it's not just in the United States, it's all over the world. Natural disasters happen so often that we aren't even surprised anymore.
Just this year, there have been several earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunami's and a 1,000 year flood. Financial collapses loom... and the rioting in Greece may be just the beginning.
The world's answer? Eat, drink and be merry. And take anti-depressants, which are at an all-time high. You have a choice on how to deal with these kinds of worries. You can either use a crutch, (and there are lots of them) like smoking, drinking, drugs, overworking, exercising, electronics, to name a few. Or you can lean on your Father, your best friend, your creator... God.
His word says not to worry about anything, but pray about everything. It also says, perfect love casts out all fear. And, God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. He promises to never leave us or forsake us. And, throughout Psalms, there are so many verses of His children being able to call upon Him, and He will be there. He promises to take care of our needs. "For my God shall supply ALL your needs, according to His riches, in glory, by Christ Jesus."
We don't have to worry. We're in His hands. He's still on the throne.
The more you know God, the more you will trust Him. It's just like with people. When you meet someone, you don't usually trust them, especially not with the big things. But the longer you know them, the more you trust them. And so it is with God.
Some day each of us will die. If you have a relationship with Jesus, you won't have fear that He will not do what He said He will do. He said, "I go to prepare a place for you. In my Father's house there are many mansions."
Get to know Him and He will have one waiting for you too.
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