Do you feel helpless

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. (John 16:33 ESV)

 Are you worried about your future and that of your loved ones? Does it feel like your world recently came crashing down around you? Do you feel helpless, depressed, isolated, or lonely?
 If so, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, these are challenges that people all over the world are confronted with. And the gospels tell us that it’s similar uncertainty and apprehension that Jesus’ disciples faced shortly after His execution.
 In their case, the solution was realizing that the Master was still around and that they could continue depending on Him, just as they had done until then.
 The same is true for us today. Jesus didn’t promise that everything in our lives would go smoothly or that we wouldn’t face problems and opposition. But He did promise that He would never leave us, and that He will always love us. Our path may not be easy, but we are not traveling it alone.
 If we don’t let the trials and tough times overcome us, but instead use them to strengthen our connection with the one who can give us hope, joy, and peace, we will come through our personal difficulties and crises stronger than ever, just as Jesus’ disciples did. —Ronan Keane [1]

For the fact that life’s eternal because our Savior died
And arose again at Easter after He was crucified
Makes this uncertain present, in a world of sin and strife,
Nothing but a steppingstone to a new and better life! —Helen Steiner Rice

[1] Ronan Keane Activated Vol. 12 Issue 4