Summer Challenge to Answer Uncertainty and Worry

July is in full swing, and we can already see fall is fast approaching. However, I wanted to take a moment and give a mid-summer challenge for all of you as we start to prepare for the months ahead. Recently, in my own Bible study, I learned when life’s struggles get you down and the pressures of this world start to circle you, the best thing we can do is reflect on God’s promises to us. This allows us to bring into perspective the challenges we face. Everyone does this even if they do not know it. When challenges arise, people find peace in getting physically away and temporarily being in the mountains or beach, someplace where nature can calm us. Ironically, nature is pointing to the source of that calming presence, which is the Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 1:20 “For since the creation of the world His invisible [attributes] are seen, being understood by the things that are made, [even] His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse.”

Nevertheless, there will be times we are not going to be able to run to the woods or escape to the waves in order to find peace. Dare I say God has ordained this scenario to happen in our life so that we would look to the source of where the peace comes from. God’s Word is a direct love letter to you and I. It is His intimate words of encouragement to help us in times of trouble and doubt. This is why when life brings forth its challenges, we can be assured in God’s promises that He will help us through them. Just look at what Jesus says in the book of Matthew. Matthew 11:28-30 “28 Come to Me, all [you] who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 “For My yoke [is] easy and My burden is light.”

My challenge to you is to take a moment and reflect on God’s word specifically regarding His promises with uncertainty and worry and see how comforting He is. To help get you going, check out these verses in scripture.

John 14:27

Ephesians 4:3

Philippians 4:4-7

Philippians 4:8-9

1 Timothy 1:2

Titus 1:4

1 Peter 5:7

  Finally, we at Mill House Ministries are always wanting to help and encourage people to seek Jesus Christ and see how much He loves and cherishes you and I. We need only ask and we can see how much He cares for us. We are here for prayer requests and to help answer any Bible questions you might have.

Hold until relieved, our Blessed Hope is coming,

JL