Thoughts from Last Year (The Beginning of the Chaos)

Dear Reader, looking back on last year's writings, I found the following. A lot of what was true then is still true today, in that chaos and fear have found a place in these great United States.

Amid the fear and hysteria the media has globally caused, there is still peace and calm among those who see with spiritual eyes. Fear begets fear, so people are buying the stores out of necessities, not for a moment concerned about their neighbors or friends. It is a frenzy that is not helping matters. The devil loves to create chaos and rule with fear and worry. So many have fallen for the lie that if we don't buy everything now we will either starve or apparently die of germs. 

"Day by day the Lord watches the good deeds of the godly and He prepares for them His forever-reward. Even in a time of disaster He will watch over them, and they will always have more than enough no matter what happens." (Psalm 37: 18-19 TPT, A Song of Wisdom)

Don't be afraid. Don't worry about tomorrow, "for tomorrow will worry about its own things." (Matthew 6:34 NKJV). Start believing in miracles again! Look for them everywhere! Take notice of how much your pantry actually holds. What haven't you used that's sitting on the shelf? Find a new recipe for those noodles. Heat up that soup. Look through your freezer and find a forgotten meal. Discover the goodness of God! He won't forsake you. 

In Matthew 6:26, Jesus said, "Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?" Of course you are! You were made in His image! He loves you. He will sustain you. The stores will restock. Don't allow desperation to determine your life; instead, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." (Proverbs 3:5)

Let God be God. Let Him take care of you today. He waits for you to release all these fears, worries, and despair into His care. He has already paid for your salvation with His life. Why would He fail you now? He wouldn't! "In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path." (Proverbs 3:6)

Go about your day trusting in God. He said He would protect you. He has given His angels charge over us, to keep us safe. Don't fight Him. Release it all, praise His holy name, and go forward with your day. Share what necessities you have with someone less fortunate. It truly is better to give than to receive. Count your blessings! I am praying for you.

16 March 2020