Our world is increasingly filled with frightening events as famine, wars, terrorism, recession, immorality, economic and systemic collapse – the boundaries of what was once the familiar fabric of society is coming apart. World leaders are jostling to find solutions (which seem very illusive). The impact on anyone naturally is a great pressure on emotional stability leading sometimes to depression, mental illness and sickness.
These are indeed extremely challenging times. How can we cope in a world that is rapidly descending into dangerous times- politically, socially, economically and relational. The breaking news is that the solution does not lie in the various summits and reports for the contradictions of the human mind are huge. BUT PONDER on what The Word tells us about this. Jesus spoke to his disciples about His presence in their lives “and behold, I am with you all the days (perpetually, uniformly and on every occasion) to the (very) close and consummation of age”Matt.28.20.Amp.
That Presence is His LOVE that envelopes us in a protective way to give us comfort, direction and security no matter what we each face. That LOVE is perfect to separate us from the genuine concerns we have that often causes fear.”There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect”1Jn.4.18NKJV. God’s LOVE is secure to drive way threatening thoughts that tend to cripple us in fear and therefore unable to make the right decisions. It helps us see the way forward, providing strength for the journey.
It was the understanding and experience of this LOVE ( letting go of my fears) to trust Him that was instrumental to the turnaround in my life – restoring me to facing each day with inner confidence, boldness and assurance that despite the daily challenges, I come through in Triumph.
Do we always know what is ahead? NO! But take HOLD of this truth because GOD LOVES YOU. The only experience recorded by your name in Heaven is VICTORY. Therefore, you alone must seize that truth and run with it in dealing with ALL issues. Abide in HIS LOVE always. It is indeed perfect!
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