The Art of Not Freaking Out

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I shared this message around this time last year on inauguration day. It is still a timely message with all that is going on in our country and world. It seems we cannot be certain about anything at all. Anything except our Creator. Covid is running rampant, people are losing their identities, and everything feels so out of control that many of us are trying to take control then mess everything up!

 

Many are in freak-out mode, so I have a question.

 

WHY?

 

I mean, do you believe that God is who He said He is? Don’t answer too quickly, because I’m going to be straight up and say, if any of us who claim the name of Jesus are fearful of the future or believe that one man, one virus, one situation, holds the power to make or break our lives, then saying we believe God is simply not the truth.

 

If you believe God, then I hope you will be praising Him today, tomorrow, and the next day, then the day after that. Praise Him regardless of the circumstances. Praise Him because you trust that He already has things handled.

 

Nothing has changed in Heaven.

 

“Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭13:7-8‬

 

If you have struggled to trust God in all circumstances, no problem, you can start today! No more holding "men" in higher regard than loving our neighbors. No more looking at that person as a Republican or Democrat, Vaxed or unvaxed, but simply as a child of God. No more falling for diversions or distractions.

 

Now is the perfect time to surrender our fears and worries to the Father.

 

“So we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭13:6‬

 

My heart is swelling with love for you today my friends, and I am asking God to cover each one of you with His perfect peace. I know it can be difficult to hold on to that. There is something I do when I am struggling to trust Him. Maybe it will help you. Take a deep breath. Put a smile on your face and say out loud, “I trust you God.” Say it until your whole heart believes it.

 

Now go out, and choose to have the best day!

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