Finally

I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble and suffering, but take courage – I have conquered the world. John 16:33 NET

He teaches us that nothing can separate us from the love of God. No economic crash, no job loss, and no virus. Sick or well, employed or unemployed—we are each safe in Him. 

If you know that your heavenly Father is in control, you know something much of this world does not. We don’t need to panic buy or live in fear. 

My friends, we can be the peace in this anxious world. Hallelujah! Lets fight for peace in our hearts today, in our actions towards and conversations with others. Like we talked about a few weeks back, speak life. 

Philippians 4:8 NET Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things. 

And I am noticing lately that anxiety is in many forms and has many triggers. 

Where we used to top by unannounced to a friends house for coffee, now we need to be sure they din’t gave too many at the house already, or maybe they aren't feeling safe with visitors yet, like in March and April when our cities were first “shut down”. 

This isn’t to say that anxiety is bad, in and of itself. The crisis we’re facing is scary—and it’s normal to be aware of our needs, but Jesus tells us to seek first his kingdom and his righteousness. That’s where we take our worries—to God. In our panic, we should ask Him to provide—not just food for our cupboards, but also peace for our hearts.