When I 2 Timothy 1.7 as the main verse for this year, it became clear to me what God wants us to focus on. It says here:
"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of and sound mind."
So not a fearful reticent spirit, but one of strength, love and sound judgment.
These are the characteristics of the Holy Spirit dwelling in us.
He makes it possible for us to do extraordinary things and overcome extraordinary circumstances! The Holy Spirit places us in a separate category of people, that of a child of God!
If God's Spirit was not in us, we would not distinguish ourselves from other people in this world, and might feel as hopeless as they do.
But precisely God's Spirit empowers us as we do in Ephesians 3.16 reading:
"From his rich splendor, may he grant your inner being strength and power through his Spirit..."
Our inner being is here...and that includes our soul! So also our thoughts and emotions.
Again, God wants to give us strength to endure times of uncertainty. Not to be confused, but to experience God's peace through the power of the Spirit.
The biggest challenge we face is to keep our thoughts focused on God and make sure our emotions do not take over.
Not an easy task given the current circumstances. But one thing I know for sure: if you trust in God, there is no need to worry.
The end of the World has not yet come, and God is still on the throne.
At Philippians 4:6-7 state "Be anxious about nothing, but ask God what you need and thank him in all your prayers. 7 Then will the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, keep your heart and thoughts in Christ Jesus."
Going to God when you need something and thanking Him for His provision brings a peace to your life that is beyond all understanding!
I don't need to understand everything going on around me, I just need God's strength to overcome it.
Colossians 1.11 "...and you will receive by His glorious power the strength to endure all things and endure all things."
