Finding Peace in the Midst of Chaos
As I sped down the highway, my mind racing with worries about missing my flight, I couldn’t help but think about the poor decision-making that led me to this moment. Why did I choose a flight so early in the morning? And why did I wait until the last minute to leave?
A Timely Reminder
Just as my anxiety was reaching a boiling point, I tuned into a Christian radio sermon. The speaker’s words were like a balm to my frazzled nerves. “Faith and patience are tied together,” he said. “If our faith is in God, we will have undeniable patience.” I couldn’t help but think, “Easy for you to say, preacher.” But then he continued, “If we’ve surrendered our lives to the Lord Jesus Christ, we won’t worry about whether we make that flight.”
A Shift in Perspective
What if my making that flight wasn’t part of God’s plan? If I was truly dedicated to Him, shouldn’t I trust that He had everything under control? I began to see that my worries were rooted in a lack of faith. I was trying to control the uncontrollable, instead of trusting in God’s sovereignty.
A Beautiful Translation
The speaker then shared a translation of the 23rd Psalm from a Japanese Bible. It was like a breath of fresh air:
“The Lord is my Pace-setter, I shall not rush;
He provides me with images of stillness, which restore my serenity,
He makes me stop and rest for quiet intervals,
He leads me in ways of efficiency through calmness of mind,
And His guidance is peace.”
Letting Go of Anxiety
As I listened to these words, I felt my anxiety begin to lift. I realized that I didn’t have to be controlled by my schedule, my health, or my finances. God was in control, and He would provide me with the peace and guidance I needed. I didn’t have to rush; I could trust in His timing.
A New Perspective on Life
This experience taught me a valuable lesson. When we let God be our pace-setter, our provision for everything, and our peace about life, we can find harmony and effectiveness in our daily lives. We can walk in the pace of our Lord and dwell in His house forever.
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