Overcoming Our Troubles!

Overcoming Our Troubles!
Let's face it; this world has growing troubles of the likes we have never seen. Whether economic, environmental, cultural, political, or personal, I have found that most people live with troubled hearts. It's easy today to become overwhelmed and anxious, to feel powerless, afraid, and confused. Those feelings can lead to anger, frustration, depression, and despair. Do you recognize or wrestle with any of these feelings today? If so, you're not alone!
In today's passage, Jesus says, "Don't let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me (John 14:1)." In these comforting words, Jesus calls us back to the only trustworthy source of peace in this troubled world. He is reminding us to trust God and focus on him! Jesus would later say, "I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world (John 16:33)." Friends, overcoming this life's troubles starts by trusting our Good Shepherd to feed, lead and meet the needs of our troubled hearts daily. When you fully surrender and trust in Jesus at the start of each new day, you will gradually notice your troubles fade away.
Onward and Upward!
Fr. Greg

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