Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. — John 14:1

Throughout my life, I have learned that people are professionals at hiding what is going on inside. I have been around people that were suffering in a variety of ways. Yet, they would never tell you. They would simply put a smile on their face and go about their day.

The truth is, none of us know what others around us are facing. In fact, many of you who are reading this may be going through something that others know nothing about. Maybe it’s a sickness that you have not shared with anyone. Perhaps it’s financial struggles. Maybe you are dealing with the loss of a loved one, depression, or so many other things. Whatever you are facing, simply add it to the list.

Even if you are not facing anything now, the truth is that at some point you will. While things may go well now, at some point, life will happen. Those situations that we face often cause us to be perplexed, anxious, and perhaps we could use the word “troubled.” That’s exactly what the original word translated as troubled here means. It means something that causes fear, dread, anxiety, or distress.

In this verse, our Savior makes one simple statement. He says don’t let your life be one of fear, dread, anxiety, or distress. Why? Because we have a God in who we can place our confidence. We can cast all our cares on Him, just as the scripture says.

If you find yourself “troubled” today, know that you have a God who cares and loves you. He wants you to fully rely on and trust in Him. When you find yourself troubled, take it to God in prayer. Give the circumstance and situation over to Him. Let Him have it and let Him take control. He can give you peace in the midst of your trouble.

Jared Dyson