Because of the present crisis, I think it is best to remain as you are. 1 Corinthians 7:26 NLT
Remain calm
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11 NLT
Remain in obedience to scripture
Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished. Romans 13:1 NLT
Remain in the present
So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today. Matthew 6:34 NLT
Remain focused on the facts
Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish. Proverbs 18:13 NLT
Don’t spread gossip and rumors. Leviticus 19:16 MSG
Remain faithful in prayer
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything Philippians 4:6 NLT
Remain ready to help
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NIV
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 NLT
Remain in God’s love for me
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 NLT
My Notes
Personal Reflection Guide
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Discussion Questions
- What stood out to you in your personal Bible reading time this week? What have you learned about God or yourself so far?
- Read Proverbs 29:11. What are some of the practical things you do to bring calm when you experience chaos?
- Read Matthew 6:34. Do you tend to focus more on the future, present or the past? What is one thing you can do this week to remind yourself to remain in today and not worry about “tomorrow?”
- Read 2 Corinthians 1:3. In what specific ways is God comforting you in this time and what can you do to begin sharing that comfort with others in your life?
- Read Philippians 4:6-7. What do you think it is about prayer that directly combats worry and brings peace in your life?
- Read Romans 8:38-39. What are some of the specific things that are trying to separate you from God’s love and what can you do to remember that nothing can separate you?
