Have you found yourself caught up in the pain and chaos of what is going on around you? Let’s be real, there is a lot to be anxious and worried about, naturally. But the good news is we have a big God that cares just as “big” for us and how we feel. (1 Peter 5:7)
Personally, I struggle with carrying the burdens of those around me – way more than I care to admit. It may sound helpful in some situations, but it truly is a double-edged sword. It almost always leads to some form of unraveling within me because what is little me supposed to do with the big problems of those in my personal life, people at work, people hurting at church, people hurting in the news… you get the idea.
Paul points out an empowering truth in 1 Timothy that I find crucial to keep a God-given confidence in this broken world. 1 Timothy 1:7 says, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.”
For those of us who get caught under the heavy weight of the world, it’s important to remember:
1. Our God is a big God who can handle more than we can ever imagine.
2. We need to actively work towards the idea of truly trusting God with our burdens.
3. We can have great confidence in the middle of brokenness because God is with us. Always.