Last week I shared the shema with you, and Moses’ call to the Israelite’s to remember God. At the end of that post I asked the question “What do you need to take deeply into your heart and soul, and internalize about his character for your tomorrow’s?”

Little did I know that less than a week later, I would encounter a loss that would shake up a lot of my world. I was completely blindsided by a coming change that strips me of control, security, and introduces a lot of uncertainty and questions. I wish I could tell you it took me less than a couple of days before that question came back to my mind. “What do I need to internalize about His character for my uncertain tomorrow’s?”

I am reminded of the call to remember God’s goodness and faithfulness in my past, and who He has shown Himself to be in the history of our relationship.

Savior.

Father.

Provider.

Friend.

Comforter.

Protector and defender.

Strength and shield.

Peace.

In the very beginning of this very uncertain time in my life, I am plagued by the grip of fear and anxiety. I am a planner. I like the certainty of routine, and a certain sense of predictability. As those things are being stripped away in this season, and I face a shaky future full of uncertainly, I am attempting to remember and to recall all of the ways God has been faithful to me in the past.

“Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God. And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus [is yours].”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬-‭7‬ ‭AMP‬‬

Will there be peace?

I hear God saying “It’s up to you.”

I can choose to be someone who either stares at God and glances at my problem, or stares at my problem and glances at God.

When I fix my gaze on God who is constant and reliable, I find exactly what I need to cope with challenging circumstances. I really can count on Him every moment, of every day, because He is unchanging.

We have a good history. Despite all of my wretched wandering and bumbling, He has remained true and constant. While my world is changing rapidly, He is not. He is immovable, and I can trust that the anchor will hold without fearing tomorrow.

There will be peace, if I choose it, because the God of peace is close.

“Now may the Lord of peace Himself grant you His peace at all times and in every way [that peace and spiritual well-being that comes to those who walk with Him, regardless of life’s circumstances]. The Lord be with you all.”
‭‭2 Thessalonians‬ ‭3‬:‭16‬ ‭AMP‬‬