The Contented Life Daily DevotionalSýnishorn

You Can Hope And Trust In God's Promises

In today's culture, "bad news" seems to be the headline across every mainstream media feed. Even if we silence all social media notifications and refuse to pick up the local paper, the reality is bad things happen. As Christians, we cannot pretend that suffering does not exist. Jesus said, "Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world" (John 16:33 NLT).

At a conference I recently attended, a pastor made a statement that rocked my world: "Anxiety is simply faith in the wrong place." I wholeheartedly agree! It takes the same amount of faith to imagine something terrible will happen as it does to imagine something good.

The question I pose to you is this: "Where is your faith?" Is it in a job, a relationship, a doctor's report, or the approval of others? Or is your faith in the God who holds the universe in His hands and cares about every detail of your life? Where you place your faith determines your level of contentment. You can experience supernatural joy, peace, and hope, regardless of your circumstances, when you place your faith in a good God with a good plan for your life.

The best way to overcome anxiety is to meditate on God's promises. Write down any thoughts robbing you of a contented life, and search for Scriptures that highlight God's truth in those areas. Focus on those promises, repeat them out loud daily, frame them, and hang them on your wall if you need to! Do whatever is necessary to promote God's Word as the headline of your life story. When prioritizing God's promises, you put your faith in the "right place." Trusting God and His Word will serve as a spiritual conduit for God's joy, peace, and hope to overflow in your life.

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By: Jacquie Trivino