Are you feeling overwhelmed by what’s going on in the world right now? So many unexpected and unwanted occurrences can leave us feeling like we’re out in a storm at sea. We feel tossed, turned around, confused, and maybe even sick. One of the tricks to combat sea sickness is to focus on a fixed point on the horizon, to keep our eyes on something steady that isn’t rocking like we are. As Christians, we know the Person we need to keep our eyes on is Christ. In these tumultuous, unpredictable days, He is our Rock that cannot be moved.
Best steps for dealing with chaotic times:
1. Always pause and pray first. Do not react to news hastily. Read Psalm 91.
2. Assess the situation, and wait for more details.
3. Take care of your family first.
4. Connect with other believers for prayer.
5. Don’t get pulled in by social media panic.
6. Connect with church leaders for a unified response.
7. Volunteer where you can, and love your neighbor in Jesus’ name.
8. Continue praying.
Below are some scriptures to help you know what God says about our need to feel safe and protected. If you want prayer or to talk about your current situation, feel free to call the pastoral care team at 800-525-5683.
Additional Scriptures
“So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.” – Matthew 6:34 NLT
And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them. – Romans 8:28 NLT
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take. – Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT
For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever. – 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 NLT
The Lord has made everything for His own purposes, even the wicked for a day of disaster…We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps. – Proverbs 16:4,9 NLT
Looking for more encouragement?
In the Shadow of the Almighty: Trusting God for Protection
Excerpt: The voice of God booms––brilliant light blankets the land. The darkness is driven back, but it is not yet gone, only hiding. Waiting for its moment to push back. Though the darkness would not overcome the light, it would try.
Centuries later, Jesus is teaching His followers. He points at a small collection of houses and shops lining the hilltop in the distance. “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.” As carriers of the light of Christ, we are to shine in the darkness, offering solace to weary travelers. A glowing beacon of hope.
