Thursday; April 16


          Have you noticed how easy it is to be afraid in today’s world?  There appears to be danger all around us.  Whether it is civil unrest, violence in the streets, natural disasters or disease; we are surrounded by all kinds of evil and hardships.  This has been compounded by the shrinking world where we not only know what is going on in our backyard, but we are fully aware of what is happening on the other side of the planet.  In years gone by we only had to worry about what was in our own little corner of the world, now we have to defend our peace of mind from everyone else’s issues.  Through the years we have placed our hope in the security of business and the advancements of science, now even those “certainties” are in jeopardy.  Yes, it is easy to be afraid.
          While there is bad news all around us, there is one thing that continues to provide us with hope.  Those who believe in God accept that He is the ultimate Protector and Deliverer.  We can share the thoughts of King David who praised God by observing, “But You, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.   I was crying to the Lord with my voice, and He answered me from His holy mountain. Selah.  I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustains me.  I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people who have set themselves against me round about.”  (Psalm 3:3-6). 
          Let’s keep up to date on what’s going in our world, but never lose our faith in God.  When we trust Him we will be able sleep better and breathe easier.
          Think About It!

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