These words slide easily off the tongue, but are difficult to live by. The circumstances that surrounds us on a daily basis continually try to steal our joy, our peace, and the calmness of our heart. So how are we to live peacefully in a world when we are battered on every side? The world offers solutions, but most of them only create other problems for us to try to muddle through. Only the God of the universe can grant us the strength, the power, and the willingness to turn the other cheek. Now don’t misunderstand me, we are not to be trampled under the feet of everyone, but we must be loving, kind, and show God’s love when we are attacked. This is difficult, obviously, but with God all things are possible. So decide today that God is your God and draw from him, the strength that you need to live at peace in a world full of turmoil. We must be different – we must be the Bible that others read. It is our destiny, our position, our pleasure.
Troubled times, I think we understand that more than any other time in our lives. People are getting sick and even dying to a virus that secretly invades our bodies. Fear is real and spreading like wildfire. Governments are trying to protect their people, while others only see the financial strain. If all the people die, money won’t matter any more. Even in these hard days – try to see God!
Prayer:
Father God, thank you for your strength. Thank you that we are not required to hold the weight of the world in our own hands. You are in control – help us to rest in your hands. You really do know what is best. Let us make the most of each and every moment we are given.
Thoughtfulness Action:
Today, write down the things that trouble your heart. Is there anything you can do to change the situation? If not – take that piece of paper – fold it and then lay it in the Hands of God. He will be right there to help us, if we but ask and wait for his timing.
LaDonna Fridenmaker~Writer 