Short and sweet thought for the week…
John 14:1 says, “Let not your heart be troubled, you believe in God, believe also in Me.”
That’s not easy to do since troublesome news seems to be a major part of life. It comes when we least expect it. I don’t know about you but this past year has held a lot of unwelcomed surprises. Some loved ones have faced debilitating hardships. Others have lost their battle with life threatening illness. Another has slipped into that dark abyss known as dementia. It’s all so dreary and leaves me weary.
Yet, we are admonished to not let our hearts be troubled. I think the only way to stay mentally prepared for disheartening news is by continually keeping God in the picture. If we don’t fix our eyes on Jesus instead of what surrounds us, we will definitely lose hope (Psalm 141:8). Our only hope is in the Lord (Jeremiah 17:7).
When we keep our focus on God, we are not shaken when bad news comes because our hearts are steadfastly trusting Him (Psalm 112:6-7). God is our refuge, strength, and ever-present help in times of trouble (Psalm 46:1-2). Whatever we encounter, God is with us.
Our goal should be to stay in a perpetual relationship with God. Rejoicing always, praying without ceasing, and thanking God in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18). God’s presence in our lives is the only way to have peace when troublesome times comes our way.
“Peace I give to you…Let not your heart be troubled…” ~ John 14:27
