What do you turn to when you see the world in despair? When your faith is in despair by listening to the news or hearing someone talk about the evil all around us. Its hard not to join in the fear everyone is feeling.
We all process the tragedy of the world – the footprints of evil differently. I choose to filter it through faith because without faith in God, there is little or no hope.
Choosing faith and hope over despair doesn’t answer the hard questions, but it brings some peace to our troubled hearts.
The Lord is faithful and does not change. This is the rock we need to hold onto when the world seems upside down. God is our refuge where our grief-stricken souls can find comfort.
“The Lord is my rock, my fortress, my deliverer, in whom I take refuge” – Psalm 18:2
“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadows of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust” – Psalm 91:1-2
We must maintain a positive focus instead of a troubled heart of worry, The Bible points us to have faith and hold onto hope. Even in despair.
Real hope looks to God believing that He will never abandon us. God’s presence through the Holy Spirit brings comfort. Faith and hope keep us from drifting into despair.
We may not be capable of understanding the big questions of “why are things happening,” but during the upheaval, we can lean into the Lord and hold onto hope.
When we despair over the tragedies of the world, the Lord can help us find rest and peace.
From Pity to Praise 