God Is In Control

God Is In Control “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your heart and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 Just this morning I turned on the television and saw the gloom and doom that is facing our nation. There is very little we can find comfort in, as our world seems to be upside down and seems doomed to be crashing before our very eyes. The changing economy appears to be spiraling downward with no end in sight. Unemployment is rising each day, and many are left without any income to take care of their families. There is an increased number of home foreclosures, leaving people without shelter. There are wars, and threats of war all around the globe. Terrorism is abounding, as hatred against others and their beliefs is taking the life of many. Heinous crimes of murder, robbery, rape and abuse of others fills our newscasts.. The ups and downs of the stock market, is causing financial distress and making the future insecure for many who have worked hard and are seeing their future as bleak. Political elections and promises made by our governing officials, indicate that our nation and our government is turning against God in all areas of our life. What are we Christians to do? Do we join in the pity party and begin to worry about our future? As believers, we have the awesome privilege to have a personal relationship with the One true living God. He is the Creator of all things and knows all things. He sees beyond the outward appearance into the heart of man. Nothing takes Him by surprise. His Word tells us to: Stop worrying, be content in all things. Pray about everything. Share our specific requests with Him. Whenever my mind starts to wander into worry, I stop and bow my head asking God for help. Robert W. Brock My Daily Devotional Volume Seven November 14