Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
This may be one of the toughest challenges of being a Christian that I know. As Christians, we are in the world but not of the world. The world tends to be hostile to Christians. More so today than at any time in my life. In the midst of hostility, and sometimes just the everyday challenges of getting along with others, Jesus says, “Do not let your hearts be troubled…”
How do you do that? How does one turn off the “being troubled” switch on the heart? The answer to that question has to do with faith.
Faith is all about trust. If you trust Jesus, and if you believe that he is the ultimate power in the universe, then what is there to worry about? Even short term pain and setbacks here on earth are insignificant when compared to eternity with our loving God.
Let’s Discuss: How do you deal with a troubled heart?
I think focusing on Jesus and His promises is the cure. It is a simple truth, but hard to do. When Jesus said this in came in the context of telling them that He was going away and they could not come with Him at that time. He will go on to say that He is going away to prepare a place for them and He will come back for them to receive them to Himself forever. He told them to trust Him. I think the same holds true for us today. When we are troubled we need to trust Him and His promises.
Thanks Rich! I always appreciate your insights here.
I also seek to focus on Jesus. Some of the common ways I do this are to meditate/pray and sing the song “In Christ Alone”, often making up my own lyrics to address my doubts/troubled heart.
Thanks Nathan! I like the practical tip!
I might mess with you a little Nathan. If I remember. Lol