It is easy to become anxious these days. We rush around trying to accomplish the things that seem important to us, while neglecting many things that are truly important. Paying bills seems to get harder, even as our income grows. Outside forces and events trouble us. Unstable political conditions and worldwide conflicts certainly add to our anxieties.
Isaiah 26:3 gives us a conditional promise regarding inner peace when it says, “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts you.” God promises to give us perfect peace. But note the conditions He placed on this promise. He gives peace to those who trust Him and keep their minds on Him. This conditional promise makes perfect sense. When we believe in Almighty God and trust Him to work for us out of His great love, our anxieties fade away. When we keep our minds on Him, the anxieties are replaced with an assurance that He will take care of us in His grace.
If you are wallowing in a sea of anxiety, try looking to God to replace your anxiety with His perfect peace. His loving-kindness will calm your spirit and He will care for you beyond all measure.
Reluctant Retiree 