We are living in tremendously trying times…not just the Covid year, but for the last several decades our faith and trust are being put to the test…not by things. . .but by people…and even worse, people of so called good will.
Paul exhorts us to "Have no anxiety at all but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-9
Mere mortals cannot take that peace away from you. No matter what someone of faith says, someone in government, or in politics demand, or what your family or friends may comment. If you 'have no anxiety but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving make your request known to God" then His peace will guard your mind and heart.
I believe we cannot let what any 'expert' in the media, government, or faith shake our beings. Anyone who is trying to create fear, or anger or riot is not correct. We must hold one truth: God loves us. God loves all of us.
It doesn't mean we can do what we want, we have to be faithful to Him who loves us by paying Him respect and honor above all else. He gives us commandments to follow beginning with Have no other god before me, and love your neighbor as yourself. So it takes commitment, and prayer and time in our daily lives to give Him honor.
As we face more and more fear, anger and derision in the coming days… please have peace in your hearts. Please remember to turn to God and let go of the anxiety, the fear, the doubts. You have been sealed with your faith, you choose to be faithful and God knows it. He will lead you where you are to go, He will give you peace and courage. And He will love you.
