If we read or watch the news, we might find ourselves distracted or even in a state of anxiety with all that is happening around us. There are crimes being committed and threats of war that can bring concern, especially if they hit “close to home.” God understands this because He made us. Through His inspired Word He gives us some encouragement to remember when we face times of uncertainty. We have this promise in Psalm 46:10-11. “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge”. When we begin to worry and feel anxious, remember this promise that God gave us. With warmer weather coming, and the flowers starting to emerge from the ground, getting outside and enjoying time alone in God’s creation is an excellent way to “be still.”
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