Seventh-day Adventist

This is one of my favorite verses in the Bible because of the comfort it has brought me. In my life, I have struggled with mental health issues. These struggles can vary from mild anxiety and discomfort to full-on breakdowns and fearing for what the future holds.

Early in his childhood, my friend Igor was often corrected for his inability to name colors. It wasn’t until elementary school that he learned he was color blind, a condition that affects one in 12 men and one in 200 women in the world. However, on June 8, 2020, Igor’s life forever changed.

The question for us is, are we learning to look to the future? Or are we allowing the trappings of this world to linger in our rear view?

I greatly appreciate the words of Psalm 46:1 that promise that our God is a very present help in times of trouble. We think in terms of being present or absent. Here we are reminded that God is very present in those times when we have no other hope.

Whenever I feel like I’m losing control, I need to remember His promise: “Let not your heart be troubled.” Do I always remember? No. But He who has promised will indeed never leave me nor forsake me.