Midweek Message - Troubled Times

Midweek Message – Troubled Times

 Psalm 29:11   May the LORD give strength to his people! May the LORD bless his people with peace! (ESV)

 When we go through troubled and anxious times, we can quickly use up our energy and strength by worrying about current things we cannot change or negatively focusing on events beyond our control. The present instability in the world can make us fearful which impacts our faith and diminishes our connection to God. We can feel weak, isolated, and vulnerable, especially when we are affected by the uncertainty and chaos that is currently happening globally.

 During these critical moments, I find comfort in many verses from the Book of Psalms. It seems to me that the writers of those ancient holy songs experienced a lot of turbulence and trouble in their lives, too. In the midst of their difficulties, they relied on God instead of themselves, making them seek strength and peace from the Only One who could provide it. This is why verses like today’s highlighted one can restore our confidence and build up our faith in God’s power. God promises to give us strength to endure and grant us peace in our lives.

 Whatever circumstances you experience this week, whatever’s happening to you or your family, whatever is going on in your lives, please know this: God has more than enough strength to carry you through this time; God will graciously help you find the peace that you need.

 Q: What issues am I currently experiencing? How can God’s strength and peace help me endure and overcome them?

 Prayer: Loving Lord, You know everything about us, so You perfectly understand what we need at this critical moment in our lives. If we are weak become our strength; if we are agitated, be our peace. In Christ’s Name, we pray. Amen.

 Pastor John