Be still, and know that I am God. – Psalm 46:10

It’s been said, “The whole world is a banana peel, so you better learn how to fall.” Professional stunt people agree with this idea. If you find yourself going down, the best thing to do, if you can, is to relax and roll with the momentum—your body will sustain less damage when you land. Injuries happen when you become rigid trying to save yourself and use stiff arms or braced legs.

You may be tempted to view world events as a nosedive into chaos and think you must do something to rescue yourself. However, that is not what God generally calls His people to do. Historically, during challenging times, God asks His followers to remain faithful and serve others, spreading His message of hope through His Son Jesus Christ. You might find that difficult if you have not recently examined your own source of hope. Do you believe that God is good and is doing what needs to be done to bring people and nations to Himself? Will you depend on His sovereignty and power alone to answer your deepest needs? Walking by faith is like learning how to fall: you relax your grip on anything but Christ to land well.

Today, ask God to strengthen your faith and then release your hold on anything but Him for security. Pray for those in leadership positions across America, both in government and in houses of faith, to place their entire weight on Him. This world can trip anyone up, but you can live in peace as you choose to land in the arms of God.