Finding Peace in Uncertainty: Looking to Him
How to Find Peace When Life is Uncertain: A Biblical Guide
Quick Answer
Biblical peace during uncertain times comes from focusing on what you know about God rather than what you don't know about your circumstances. Psalm 34:4 teaches us: "I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears." When you look to God, He delivers you from fear and offers His rest.
When the World Feels Broken
We live in a time of more questions than answers, more fears and divisions than peace and unity. We've been a mess since Genesis Chapter 3 when sin entered God's perfect creation. While you know how the story ends, you're called to live during this moment in history.
How do you find peace and rest when the brokenness of the world feels personal? You can walk through the unknown by focusing on the known.
Biblical Strategies for Uncertain Times
1. Remember Who He Is
Not all rest comes from self-care. Rest also comes from looking to the Lord and pouring out praises to Him—not because of what He can do for you, but because of Who He is:
He is good
He is in control
He is merciful
He is compassionate
He is just
He is kind
He is LOVE
He is Savior
Hebrews 13:15 encourages us: "Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name."
2. Ground Yourself in What God Is Doing Now
Matthew 6:34 (MSG) puts it this way: "Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don't get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow."
When caught up in "What If" thinking, try this biblical grounding technique:
Take a deep breath and hold for 5 seconds
Breathe out for 5 seconds
While breathing, name:
5 things you can see around you
4 things you can touch
3 things you can hear
2 things you can smell
1 thing you can taste
This shifts your attention to God's presence in the moment rather than anxious thoughts about the future.
3. When Stress and Worry Keep You Up at Night
Psalm 63:6-8 provides the framework: "On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night. Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings."
When anxious thoughts wake you at 3 am:
Think of Him
Praise Him
Breathe in and exhale slowly while saying: "I remember You"
Repeat: "You are good. You are kind. You are trustworthy."
When You Are the Storm
Sometimes we get caught up in our emotions and lose sight of the One in control. Jesus said to the wind and waves: "Quiet! Be still!" (Mark 4:39). Psalm 46:10 tells us the same thing: "Be still, and know that I am God."
When you're the storm that needs calming:
Be still
Recognize His greatness
Surrender to His authority
Look to Him instead of the storm raging inside
When You Feel Lost
Jeremiah 6:16 provides direction: "Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls."
Being lost isn't permanent. When you find yourself lost:
Look to Him and ask for directions
Rest with Him and allow Him to recalculate your direction
Trust that He always knows exactly where you are
Common Questions About Finding Peace
Q: How do I stop worrying about things I can't control?
A: Focus on what you can control—your response to God. Psalm 16:8-9 says: "I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure."
Q: What if my fears feel bigger than my faith?
A: Start small. Practice the grounding technique. Remember one thing you know to be true about God. Jeremiah 29:13 promises: "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."
Q: How do I help my children when I'm struggling with uncertainty too?
A: Show them how to look to God by modeling it yourself. Use the 5-4-3-2-1 technique with older children. Share age-appropriate ways God has been faithful in your family's past.
Transform Your Relationship with Worry and Uncertainty
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