Peace in the Midst of Distress

Blessings to you this morning.

It is a time of disturbing news and uncertainty and even fear as we hear of the spread of the coronavirus. Who has seen a time like this? It has been some time since the United States has faced such an invasive illness. Yet, it is here and a reality we must be aware of and take rational measures to protect ourselves.

Only God knows our future and only God offers us the comfort of His words of wisdom from Scripture. These words offer us peace to keep our attitude level and calm. Whatever you are facing, be it decisions or illness, may these words from God surround you with a peace of mind during these
days of distress.

"For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you," (Isaiah 41:13 NIV).

"For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline," (2 Timothy 1:7 NIV).

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble, Therefore we will not fear," (Psalm 46:1-2a NIV).

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid," (John 14:27 NIV).

"Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered." For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord," (Romans 8:35-39 NIV).

May God be with you and give you peace.