"Crushing the Chaos"

Fear not, for God always knows where we are in life and what mountains we are facing. In times of chaos when we are dealing with uncertainty and worry, it is easy to let fear consume us. But when we turn to God and encourage ourselves in His promises, we find a sense of calm that surpasses all understanding. The Bible is filled with verses that remind us of God's presence and His ability to bring peace in the midst of chaos. In the book of Isaiah, it says, "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand" (Isaiah 41:10). These words assure us that we have nothing to fear because God is always by our side.

It's important to remember that tough times don't last forever, but God's Word does! When we face challenges and difficulties, it can feel overwhelming and never-ending. However, having faith in God and His promises gives us the strength to persevere. We can expect results from our faith all the time because God never fails to fulfill His promises. In the book of Jeremiah, it says, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope" (Jeremiah 29:11). This verse reminds us that God has a good plan for our lives and that He is always working behind the scenes to bring about our victory.

Instead of focusing on where we are currently, we should always look at where we want to go. If we find ourselves in a valley of despair or disappointment, we should start looking up at the mountain and visualize ourselves climbing and getting to the top! Focus on moving forward in Christ and recognize that God is our source of hope and with Him all things are possible! When we shift our perspective and start envisioning our future victories, it changes our mindset and fuels our faith. Jesus said in Mark 11:24, "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." This Scripture reminds us that our faith has the power to move mountains if we believe and have confidence in God's ability to bring about what we desire.

It's important to note that we cannot encourage others until we encourage ourselves. In order to be a source of strength and inspiration to those around us, we must first find encouragement within ourselves. We need to take the time to remind ourselves of God's promises and paint pictures in our minds of the victories that are to come. When we fill our hearts and minds with faith-filled thoughts, it overflows into our interactions with others. We become a beacon of hope and encouragement.

So let us fear not and trust that God always knows where we are. and the chaos we are dealing with. Let us find peace in encouraging ourselves in God's promises. Let us remember that tough times don't last but tough people do. Let us expect results from our faith all the time. Let us keep our eyes fixed on where we want to go instead of where we currently are. And let us remember that we cannot encourage others until we encourage ourselves—so let's do it! Crush the Chaos! ©Rita Larson 9/2/2023

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