Now this is the FCB podcast network. Just listen to yourself presents Davis. Americans are anxious, the Democrat Party is in disarray, the president is missing after announcing he will not pursue his second term, and we're moving into a bizarre election cycle in which we are uncertain who exactly is running with less than two months before early voting begins in many states, the world is on the precipice of World War III. There's been an assassination attempt against the Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump. There has been murder, rumors, scandals, an invasion at the southern border, inflation. These are tumultuous times in our typically stable country, and everyone everyone is nervous. There is no doubt a lot is at stake in this election cycle, perhaps more than ever. The fear is palpable, but good citizens don't live by fear. They live by truth. There will be plenty of opportunities to wax poetic about the politics of it all, who's good and who's bad, how you should vote. But I want to take just a moment together to slow down our breathing, calm down our spirits, and reset our perspectives. Now is not the time for fearful citizens, but for courageous and citizens. Now is not the time for fear, but for the defenders of peace to step up and lead. Whenever I feel fearful about what's happening in culture and politics, I head straight to the Word of God for my comfort and for my advice. So let me leave you with the best commentary you could possibly have on this situation. We're in the Word of God, and let me remind you no good decisions are ever made out of fear. This is probably a big reason the Bible has so much to say about fear and anxiety. Fool and calm heads are needed. Let your heart be comforted in your spirit find rest. Here are God's own words. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, pray, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God Philippians four or five. Therefore, I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body what you will wear. Not life more than food, and the body more than clothes. Look at the birds of the air. Do they not sow or reap or store away in barns? And yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they can? Any of you? By worrying? Add a single hour to your life? Matthew six, Verses twenty five and twenty six. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged, For the Lord your God will be with you wherever you can, Oh Joshua one nine. Finally, Brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things. Philippians for a I'm Kira Davison. God is just saying. This has been a presentation of the FCB podcast Network, where Real Talk lives Visitors online at fcbpodcasts dot com.
