Overcoming a Giant

I have a couple overwhelming fears looming inside of me on a regular basis. One in particular continues to perculate deep inside me. I thought it would help me solidify my thoughts on overcoming my everpresent concerns if I articulate my encouragement here.

My main giant of a concern is the looming possibility of national leadership promoting universal healthcare, higher taxes, pulling out of conflicts without regard to resolution, and assisting and encouraging irresponsible decisions. I realize many agree with the presented solutions, but I honestly believe these solutions if implemented will send the country I love so dearly into an even deeper pit.

So then, how do I overcome this giant in my life. First, I must resort to what I know is true. I know that God has promised that He will have victory and He is on my side. That is my primary comfort.

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

Not only is He victorious in the end, but He also has plans for me and my country. He had plans for Joshua and Caleb and their ancesters and in the end, they saw His plans victorious. The two of them stood against the other 10 leaders that were speaking a mix of truths and hyperbole and in the beginning, Joshua, Caleb, and their people suffered. They were not able to reach the promiseland until much later. But, they did reach the promiseland.

"These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world." John 16:33

Perhaps you disagree with every point I have made here today, except that you also struggle with the looming state of current affairs today. I pray that you would also find courage and strength in God's Word and allow it an opportunity to encourage you as it does me.