Chaos. Pain. And Hope.

All I see is chaos and turmoil around me. At every turn, there is hurt and pain. On each side, there is sadness and hopelessness.

But there is hope. 

His name is Jesus. 

I want to write about something happy, because I haven't been lately. I'd like to write about how great things are for whoever or anything that isn't drowning in the vastness of life.

Yet, misery desires to blanket my every thought. That can only mean one thing. The enemy is trying his very best to distract me from The Light. It seems that the enemy is on the prowl in so many people's lives. Which means there is great good coming. For now though, it will rain and then pour.

How will YOU react? 

There is a crushing weight of the world that you can choose to be under, or you can choose to give Him the burden. 

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest in your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. 

Matthew 11:28-30

Some of us will wish for the past to come back, those were the good old days. Some will put their hope in the future, that things will get better. While others see the present as a gift. Look at this time as an opportunity for growth. When we give our lives to Jesus, he promises to take care of us. He won't give us any more than we can handle with Him. 

You are not alone. There are other people going through hard stuff. Don't forget that Jesus is your rock and your salvation. 

You have nothing to fear.  

So do not fear, for I am with you;

do not be afraid, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you;  

I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. 

Isaiah 41:10