Hope in Times of Crisis

We are living in the midst of global changes, unlike anything recent generations have ever experienced — natural disasters, famines, economic uncertainty, political unrest, societal changes, racial divide, and regional and international conflicts.

When we live under this type of heaviness, it is natural to be overwhelmed by negative feelings. We look to the future with worry and fear. We look at the past, remembering what life had been like, with regret and maybe even anger because of our loss. Everything is out of control. Life is filled with uncertainty. We are gripped by fear, feeling powerless, and struggling with hopelessness.

Shift Focus
These overwhelming negative emotions will not change unless we shift our focus from the circumstances that engulf us to our God who lives within us. This God, who is love and who loves us unconditionally, is the sovereign ruler of the universe. He can bring good out of bad situations for He is powerfully good. To help remind us of his faithfulness, God also has given us his promises so we won’t lose hope for the future.

So how can we shift our focus from this world to God?

Focus on GOD’S MAJESTY more than your circumstances
Focus on GOD’S FAITHFULNESS instead of your resources
Focus on TODAY’S BLESSINGS rather than worries about tomorrow
Focus on THE NEXT STEP instead of predicting the future
Focus on GOD’S SUPERNATURAL PRESENCE rather than your adversity

Consider your life as a journey with God. As believers in Christ, we no longer lead this journey. God does, and our life becomes an epic adventure with Jesus.

Our journey with God is spiritual training both for now and for our future. How we handle life’s every difficulty will shape who will become in the coming Kingdom.

“Go in peace. The LORD is watching over your journey.” (Judges 18:6, BSB)

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