The best preparation
Those of steadfast mind you keep in peace—because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for in the Lord God you have an everlasting rock. (Isaiah 26:3–4)
As you trust Me for every aspect of your future, I will give you My joy and peace. Come to Me with all your worries and cares, and trust that in the midst of times of stress and turmoil, I am always with You. My joy will give you strength and will sustain you no matter what happens in the world around you.
Keep your eyes stayed on Me. Don’t focus on the wind and the waves. If you focus on the wind, you might feel as if you’re going to be blown away. If you look at the waves, it might look as if you’re going to drown. But if you look to Me, then you’ll have faith that you can make it, that you can go the distance, that you can lift the load, that you can do all that I’m asking of you.
The best preparation for what lies ahead and for troubling times in the world is the preparation of your heart. Stay close to Me. Lean on Me. Spend time praying. Spend time memorizing and reminding yourself of the Word you’ve hidden in your heart. Stay close to Me and trust that I will always be with you. – Jesus [1]
Do not look forward in fear to the changes in life; rather, look to them with full hope that as they arise, God, whose very own you are, will lead you safely through all things. - St. Francis de Sales
[1] Anchor Courage for Times of Trouble
