I keep hearing about how 2020 has been such an awful year and there’s so many terrible things going on right now. I’m not buying it – there’s no reason to give in to such negative thinking.
The best way to feel anxious and uncomfortable is to watch the news every day and wait for orders from the government or scientists about what you should do next. The best way to be happy and have hope is to access the peace of God.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:6-7
What is better than having peace? Not much.
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow
Because He lives, all fear is gone
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living, just because He lives
There’s just no reason to worry. Each day, place yourself in the loving arms of the Father…..and prepare your mind for the struggle ahead, knowing that when you’re living in His will, everything will be just fine.
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand you ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feel fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. -Ephesians 6: 10-17
There is no question that the unrest of current events are part of the spiritual warfare mentioned in the verses above. It’s just a part of life on Earth. While we’re here, this is the way it is. When Jesus comes back and brings heaven with him, the madness will end.
The Bible says not to worry, so don’t. The Bible says to put God first, so do that. Everything else will fall into line. This is a great opportunity to be a good and faithful servant, so live your life with the peace of knowing God has your back.
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