When you look around at the world and life, there is a lot to be fearful of. Financial insecurities, inflation, sickness, disease, wars, division among us all, racism, discrimination, and the list goes on. But when we are afraid, we trust in God. Trusting in God doesn't mean that life's struggles and issues disappear into thin air. It doesn't mean that we won't suffer loss or struggle in some way. It DOES mean that we are not facing the storms of life alone. It means that we can rely on God's strength, when ours fail. Let's spending more time trusting in God then being handcuffed by fear.

Rest is not a reward, but it is a practice instituted by God. God rested on the seventh day after creation. Not that God needed rest, but it serves as an example that we need rest from our labor. Hustle culture is not a sustainable recipe for success. Especially since God's Word gives us the wisdom of resting. Hard work is important, it's even biblical, but so is rest.

God's goodness and mercy will always follow us. This is a promise from the 23rd Psalm. This Psalm is about trusting in the Lord, even when adversity and difficulties come. Let us hold on to God's promise of goodness and mercy, even if we can't see or feel it. This is not about emotions but it is about God's sure promise in His Word.

We belong to God, especially when we confess Jesus as Lord. This means that we ought to reflect the image of God in the world. So many people are being led astray because those of who confess Jesus as Lord are not reflecting Him. Our world is broken and is in need of hope. Let us do well, to be an example of light in a dark place, to live a life that shows the love of Christ.

God is the authority of all life and everything that has been created. God is the only constant being at the beginning and end of our story. Have a blessed and wonderful day! Be encouraged that the Creator of Heaven and Earth desires relationship with you. Answer the call to His love today by accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior.