How do we not let our hearts be troubled (anxious, distressed, disquieted, agitated) when we live in the midst of a wicked and perverse generation? When we are perplexed on every side? When society is acting in a Godless manner? When evil men are getting more powerful? When temptations are pressing upon us? When the cares of this life are trying to choke out God's word in is? When besetting sins are binding us? When the enemy is attacking us? When we are being persecuted for our faith? When bad reports are all around us? How do we do it? How is it possible not to be troubled in our heart?
The answer: "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee." (Isaiah 26:3) When we keep our mind (also means heart) stayed on Him, which doesn't mean that we are just to constantly think about the Lord and nothing else, but the word means to have our mind firmly leaning up Him. When our hearts/minds are firmly leaning/trusting upon Him, He will keep us in not just peace but perfect peace. Perfect peace means to have completeness, soundness, quietness and contentment. When our hearts/minds are at rest, content, whole and well, they are not troubled.
So how do we keep our minds on the Lord? "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." (Romans 12:1) When you are tempted to be troubled in your heart, renew your mind. Renew it in God's Word. Combat those thoughts that would make you anxious with His Word. Capture those thoughts that make you afraid with His Word. Counteract them with His Word. His Word brings life, health, peace, joy, contentment, etc. As you are transforming your mind with God's Word, you are at the same time keeping it stayed on Him because He is the Word. (John 1:1)
Have a great day. Don't let your heart be troubled. Keep it on God.
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