It would appear that the world is falling apart.
It’s not the first time, and it certainly won’t be the last time, but right now, no matter where you’re from, disaster is striking every part of the globe. From the hurricanes in Houston to the fires across the west—not to mention an 8.1 magnitude earthquake hitting Mexico and hurricane Irma wreaking havoc across the Caribbean and Florida—it seems as if the planet is in a hopeless state.
Even though Tennessee has been (so far) unaffected by all this turmoil, the students of Southern are feeling the weight of disaster. There are very few, if any, who don’t have loved ones in the path of destruction. We’re three weeks into the school year, and it seems like our livelihoods and our safety have taken a turn for the worse (I thought that wasn’t supposed to happen until midterms, honestly).
As easy as it is to feel helpless and alone in these situations, it’s important to know that we aren’t.
Turning to Scriptures can be a daily encouragement to keep us going when the going gets tough. Here are a few to get you through the week:
“And the peace of God which passes all understanding shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7).
“Cast all your cares on Him, for He cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7).
‘“Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant be removed,’ says the Lord, who has compassion on you” (Isaiah 54:10).
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls” (Matthew 11:28, 29).
“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33b).
God never promised that living on this planet was going to be easy. In fact, He knows how hard it is, because He’s been there, and He gets it. Even though it feels like everything is falling apart, He can give us peace in the storm.