I’ll admit it, I’m sometimes anxious. I live in a fallen world, with perceived dangers and trials and worries and even rumors of war assailing me this morning. God made us sensitive and aware, and He gave us caring hearts, so it hurts to see possible dangers which could adversely affect us. I was reminded again of this propensity by a Facebook blog this morning.
With much of the world, I suppose, I watched the Congress briefing yesterday regarding a planned attack, God forbid, on Syria. Don’t get me started on that one. What earthly right do we have to interfere in another country’s civil war? Haven’t we learned our lesson yet? What if another country threatened one of the American states over an issue which was strictly that state’s business? I digress, and no, I do not care to debate on this blog!
Paul’s letter to the Philippians is my encouragement today. “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally brothers, (and this means me this morning!) whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is praiseworthy–think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me–put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.”
Yes, even with the troubles on the horizons, and the Lord said we would always face these, concentrating on what’s right in the world may help balance what’s likely to cause us grief and sorrow. I have to believe that God loves us and those we love to a level we cannot even fathom. Our loved ones are in His tender care. Our problems are mere challenges to strengthen our reliance on His wisdom. Our world belongs to Him. We probably need to remember that vengeance belongs to Him, not to the United States’ military establishment, and “To our God and Father be glory forever and ever.” May this bring contentment to our weary hearts this day.
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