Lean on God in Uncertainty
“Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5)
When you are in the middle of a season of uncertainty, and have more questions than answers; do you find yourself wondering where God is in the midst of it all? Maybe you ask questions like, “God, where are you?” or “Do you really and truly care about me?” or “What are you trying to do?”
Feelings of doubt, fear, and anxiety often prompt these questions. We pay more attention to our feelings than being confident in what we know is true. Scripture promises us over and over again that the Lord will never leave us nor forsake us; and that is a promise we must cling to in the midst of uncertainty.
If you are operating under a spirit of fear, it is not coming from God. Satan brings anger, fear and anxiety. If you are feeling scared and timid about making decisions, that timidity didn’t come from God. The Bible tells us that, God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. (2 Timothy 1:7) We have access to the power, strength, and peace which comes from the Holy Spirit living inside of us. Consequently, we don’t have to be afraid in the midst of uncertain circumstances.
As we head into a new year, we have two options. We can be fearful about all that could happen in the next twelve months, or we can walk into the new year with confidence, hope, and faith. We know without a doubt that our Heavenly Father will never leave us nor forsake us! Which mentality will you carry into the new year?
When you are in the middle of a season of uncertainty, and have more questions than answers; do you find yourself wondering where God is in the midst of it all? Maybe you ask questions like, “God, where are you?” or “Do you really and truly care about me?” or “What are you trying to do?”
Feelings of doubt, fear, and anxiety often prompt these questions. We pay more attention to our feelings than being confident in what we know is true. Scripture promises us over and over again that the Lord will never leave us nor forsake us; and that is a promise we must cling to in the midst of uncertainty.
If you are operating under a spirit of fear, it is not coming from God. Satan brings anger, fear and anxiety. If you are feeling scared and timid about making decisions, that timidity didn’t come from God. The Bible tells us that, God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. (2 Timothy 1:7) We have access to the power, strength, and peace which comes from the Holy Spirit living inside of us. Consequently, we don’t have to be afraid in the midst of uncertain circumstances.
As we head into a new year, we have two options. We can be fearful about all that could happen in the next twelve months, or we can walk into the new year with confidence, hope, and faith. We know without a doubt that our Heavenly Father will never leave us nor forsake us! Which mentality will you carry into the new year?
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Exactly what I’ve been feeling. At times I feel so lost and don’t know what direction to go in. Please pray for me that I will find the direction the Lord wants me to go in so I’ll know I have a purpose in life.
I will walk fearlessly and with confidence that Jesus will lead me through this next year taking one step at a time 🙏
I Love the Reassurance that these verses Provide and in these verses and this devotional message!!! May God Continue to Bless You and Your Family & Flock and Higher Aim Ministry Through Out the 2024 New Year and Until All Our Eternities with Our Lord and Savior!!!
Dr. Dodd, I’m so grateful for you! Your devotionals have been such an encouragement to me personally this year and not what I want to hear but NEED to hear! You have been a blessing to me as I read every devotional! Thank you again for everything!
PRAISE God for His Word and For GOD'S Grace and Mercy. THANK YOU JESUS for My Salvation. Dr. Dodd, I thank You for Your Devotions and for Your Teachings.
Amen! Praise God! He is sovereign! I choose to walk by faith and not by sight and in the spirit of power, love and a sound mind in Christ Jesus our LORD. 🙏 Thank You, Lord for all of these testimonies and thank You, Lord for Dr. Dobbs and his faithfulness in sharing your Word! Help us, Lord in 2024 and be merciful in Jesus name. Amen.