Don't be anxious

Pandemic. Virus. Drastic actions being taken. Watching the news or reading some posts on social media platforms can fan the flames of worry, fear and anxiety in some. A few months ago the flu was the big worry. A recent summer we were all to fear being outside in case a mosquito bit us and we came down with the Zika virus. In the words of Joe vs the Volcano "it's always going to be something."

We never know what a day may hold. We could end up with a virus. Or we could be hit by a bus. I used to joke with a few coworkers that the chances of me being hit by a bus was slim, but hit by a tractor maybe because of living in the country. Or hey, I could even be bit by a rabid raccoon😜! We could live to a ripe old age, or not so old. There are so many things that could happen and that can cause fear or anxiety. Things that can rob us of joy and peace.
But in this all there is good news. Actually it is pretty great. God loves and cares for us. And when we focus on Him and view these things in light of eternity we can rest in Him. We can throw our cares on Him because He cares for us. We pray and focus on Him, He gives us peace that passes understanding. I have been in situations that should have caused great stress, but I was calm. I claim these verses and meditate on them. We pray. Tell Him our troubles. He will help us through and give us His peace that passes understanding. We do not need to live in fear.
I love these verses and think on them a lot. They have helped me many times. Life can be scary. But I pray that despite all of the news, you are all able to rest easy in Him.